Security Updates: Access to the latest Apple security patches that are no longer available for older OS versions. Compatibility Requirements
Install macOS: Follow the standard installation prompts. Your Mac may restart several times; ensure it always boots back into the USB's EFI partition until the setup screen appears. Post-Installation: Root Patching
Build and Install OpenCore: In the OCLP menu, click "Build and Install OpenCore." Select your USB drive as the target. This places the "magic" bootloader onto the thumb drive.