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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Special problem with oc 0.6.1 on bigsur

jun zhou replied to jun zhou's topic in Big Sur (10.16)

Yes. I had reset. Do you mind check my EFI file for me? Thank you very very very much.
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Special problem with oc 0.6.1 on bigsur

jun zhou replied to jun zhou's topic in Big Sur (10.16)

Thank you.Very very much. But unfortunately ,this EFI doesn't seem to work for me. I've tried your other EFIS before,and it doesn't work . Error picture.7z
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Special problem with oc 0.6.1 on bigsur

jun zhou posted a topic in Big Sur (10.16)

Hello everyone, I had a special problem installing BigSur with OpenCORE. When I run the MacOS installer An error occurred on the following image，then computer reboot by itself. PS:The same EFI（OC 0.6.1 kext was updated） file works perfectly at 10.15.6, but bigsur doesn't. Computer configuration cpu：I5 8500 main board：B360M Hard disk drive：HDD Here is my EFI file EFI.zip
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