macOS Monterey (macOS 12)
macOS Monterey (macOS 12)
The current version of the Mac operating system is macOS 12 "Monterey".
Hackintosh Instructions & Tutorials
- Because hardware support for macOS Ventura (macOS 13) is significantly more limited than macOS 12 "Monterey", you may have a PC or components that are not compatible with later versions of the macOS, but that are compatible with this version.
- Guides to install macOS Monterey (macOS 12) on PCs include:
Tutorials List
| Name |
Description |
| Update Directly to macOS Monterey |
A quick guide to update directly from macOS Big Sur to macOS Monterey using a "fully native method" and OpenCore or Clover from tonymacx86. The site covers the macOS 12.1, 12.2, 12.2.1, 12.3, 12.3.1, 12.4, 12.5, 12.5.1, 12.6, 12.6.1, 12.6.2, 12.6.3, 12.6.4, 12.6.5, 12.6.6, 12.6.7, 12.6.8, 12.6.9, and 12.7 updates, too. |
| Install macOS Monterey on Supported PCs |
A guide to preparing a USB installer for macOS Monterey using the OpenCore or Clover Bootloaders courtesy of tonymacx86. |
| Install macOS Monterey (Dortania) |
The detailed, semi-official guide to compatible hardware as well as installing macOS Monterey using OpenCore. |
| Install macOS Monterey on PCs Guide |
This quick tutorial from the long term Microsoft-focused site Redmond Pie covers how to install macOS Monterey on a PC using BalenaEtcher and other tools. |
| Install macOS Monterey with OpenCore |
A straightforward guide with many screenshots to install macOS Monterey on a PC using OpenCore. |
| mmacOS Monterey Reader Reports |
macOS Monterey installation experiences on a variety of Hackintosh systems from Reddit users. |
| Gigabyte Z590I Vision D Mini ITX Hackintosh |
A straightforward guide to build a Monterey Hackintosh centered around a Gigabyte Z590I Vision D Mini ITX motherboard. |
Hackintosh Installation & Usability Videos
Usability Videos
| Description |
Videos |
| This video from YouTuber Brandon Yen provides step-by-step instructions to install macOS Monterey (macOS 12) on a compatible PC with OpenCore (Dortania): |
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Note
- official hardware support for macOS Monterey (macOS 12) is more limited than its predecessor, macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) and many of the major features do not work on systems with Intel processors, but only on proper Macs with Apple Silicon processors. Be sure to confirm hardware compatibility before upgrading an older Hackintosh to this version of the macOS or buying hardware for a new one.