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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Jenny Marotta posted a topic in Desktop

Hi I have installed Olarila on a system that understands macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 AsusPrime z360 motherboard A CPU Intel Core i5-9600K 3.70 GHz SSD 970 Evo and SSD 869 EVO Samsumg RAM 32GB 2133MHz DDR4 Corsair AMD Radeon R7 260X GPU My problem lies in the fact that after the graphics card I am indicated only with this writing (AMD Radeon R7 260X 7 MB) How did I solve the problem? Anyone have an EFI folder with dedicated Kext? I also tried installing everything with the Intel UHD 630 i5 GPU but it crashes while booting the installation.
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AMD Radeon R7 260X 7 MB

Jenny Marotta posted a topic in Big Sur (10.16)

Salve ho installato Olarila su un sistema che comprende macOS Catalina Version 10.15.7 Scheda madre AsusPrime z360 A CPU Intel Core i5-9600K 3.70GHz SSD 970 Evo & SSD 869 EVO Samsumg RAM 32 GB 2133 MHz DDR4 Corsair GPU AMD Radeon R7 260X Il mio problema sta nel fatto che dopo l'installazione la scheda grafica mi viene indicata solo con questa scritta ( AMD Radeon R7 260X 7 MB) Come portei risolvere il problema ? Qualcuno ha una cartella EFI con Kext dedicati ? Ho provato anche ad installare il tutto con la GPU del i5 intel UHD 630 ma quest'ultimo si blocca mentre avvio l'istallazione. Aiuto donazione garantita
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