How to Diagnose Should I install macOS Sonoma on my 2016 15” MacBook Pro using OCLP After an OCLP macOS Upgrade
Power, battery, Touch ID and trackpad behaviour after OCLP upgrades is usually firmware, SMC or root-patch related.
Step-by-Step Fix:
- Back up first: Make a Time Machine backup or clone before changing OpenCore, EFI, root patches, or macOS versions.
- Reset low-level state: Reset NVRAM/PRAM, then perform the correct SMC reset for the Mac model.
- Re-apply patches: Open OpenCore Legacy Patcher, run Post-Install Root Patch, reboot, then test again.
- Check hardware health: Review cycle count, battery service status, trackpad settings and Apple Diagnostics before blaming macOS.
- Compare with a supported OS: If the issue is critical, test Monterey or the last officially supported macOS to rule out failing hardware.
Final check: Change one thing at a time, reboot, and keep a copy of the last working EFI before the next test.
Original Question: "Should I install macOS Sonoma on my 2016 15” MacBook Pro using OCLP?"
Hi everyone,
I recently got my first Mac: a 15-inch MacBook Pro (2016) with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, battery is 87% currently running macOS Monterey.
I’ve used other Apple products before but I’m new to Macs. The main reason I’m considering Sonoma is honestly because I fell in love with those Pinterest-style Mac setups (I’m just a girl lol) 😛 with desktop widgets (calendar, clock, reminders, etc.), and then realized Monterey doesn’t support them.
I’m not a heavy user, just a teacher who mainly uses Microsoft 365 apps, AI platforms, web browsing, and entertainment apps.
Has anyone installed Sonoma on this model using OCLP? Is it stable enough for everyday use, and would you recommend it?
Thanks!
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