What is a Hackintosh?

A non-Apple computer configured to run macOS using compatible PC hardware combined with a custom bootloader and configuration files to emulate a real Mac environment.

Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). It is generally not illegal for personal experimentation but not permitted for commercial use.

What hardware is best for a Hackintosh?

The best hardware closely matches real Apple systems, with Intel CPUs (6th Gen to Core Ultra), AMD Radeon GPUs, compatible chipsets, and Intel-based Wi-Fi cards offering higher success rates.

Can I build a Hackintosh with an AMD CPU?

Yes, macOS can run on AMD Ryzen CPUs using kernel patches, but Intel CPUs provide better native compatibility.

OpenCore is a modern Hackintosh bootloader that provides near-native macOS behavior and is the recommended bootloader for new installations.

Is Clover still supported?

Yes, Clover is still supported but less recommended compared to OpenCore for modern systems.

Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

Hackintosh systems support macOS versions from Leopard up to recent releases, depending on hardware compatibility.

Do NVIDIA graphics cards work on Hackintosh?

Only older NVIDIA GPUs work on older macOS versions; modern NVIDIA GPUs are incompatible with current macOS releases due to lack of driver support.

What is an EFI folder?

The EFI folder contains the bootloader, drivers, kexts, and configuration files required to boot macOS on a Hackintosh.

Kexts (kernel extensions) are drivers that enable hardware functionality such as audio, Ethernet, USB, and graphics.

How do I create a macOS USB installer?

A macOS installer is created using a real Mac or existing Hackintosh and includes the macOS installation files plus an EFI partition configured to boot the target system.

Why does my Hackintosh get a kernel panic?

Kernel panics are usually caused by incorrect kexts, misconfigured ACPI, incompatible hardware, or incorrect boot arguments.

Can Hackintosh use iMessage and FaceTime?

Yes, if valid SMBIOS data is generated; proper serials and identifiers are required to avoid Apple service blocks.

SMBIOS defines how macOS identifies your system model, impacting power management, updates, and Apple service functionality.

Can I update macOS on a Hackintosh?

Yes, but updates should be done carefully with backups, as major macOS updates may require updated kexts or OpenCore versions.

How do I enable audio on Hackintosh?

Audio can be enabled using AppleALC kext with the correct layout ID for your motherboard’s audio codec.

Does Hackintosh support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, with compatible hardware like Broadcom cards, including support for AirDrop and Handoff.

Can I dual-boot macOS and Windows?

Yes; OpenCore or Clover allows easy selection between operating systems at boot time.

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alexandresantos replied to Nivek Ottodran's topic in Big Sur (10.16)

ola tenho o catalina e o Big Sur neste notebook funcionando tudo certo
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alexandresantos replied to alexandresantos's topic in DSDT & Patch Requests

ok obrigado só consegui com a kext appleps2smarttouchpad no Basic em Advance não funciona nem o teclado com a voodooic2 no Advance da kernel Panic no Catalina funcionava perfeitamente com as kext ic2 e voodoops2 acho que era pq usava a dsdt para ativar não tem como fazer essa dsdt funcionar no Big Sur?
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alexandresantos replied to alexandresantos's topic in DSDT & Patch Requests

então não tem como usar ele no Big Sur é isso ou da pra fazer funcionar no Big Sur também pode me ajudar com isso Mald0n eu tenho o Big Sur funcionando tudo menos o touchpad com ic2 não sei o que fazer estou usando a kext appleps2smarttouchpad pra usar o touchpad pode ajudar este é o meu send me
- August 28, 2020
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alexandresantos replied to alexandresantos's topic in DSDT & Patch Requests

então não tem como usar ele no Big Sur é isso ou da pra fazer funcionar no Big Sur também pode me ajudar com isso Mald0n eu tenho o Big Sur funcionando tudo menos o touchpad com ic2 não sei o que fazer estou usando a kext appleps2smarttouchpad pra usar o touchpad pode ajudar este é o meu send me
- August 28, 2020
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ola alguem poderia me ajudar com a dsdt eu tenho o Catalina funcionando perfeito mais no Big Sur não inicia se alguém puder ajudar não manjo de dsdt
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