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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is OpenCore?

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

Q: Is Clover still supported?

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

Q: Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What is an EFI folder?

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

Q: What are kexts?

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

abookhaled2000 · September 26, 2020

I try to install Catalina i use open core efi on dell laptop hd graphic 2500 everything ok During installing in till end when step to choose language and become black screen and I can’t doing next steps.

Cyberdevs · September 26, 2020

4 hours ago, abookhaled2000 said:

I try to install Catalina i use open core efi on dell laptop hd graphic 2500 everything ok During installing in till end when step to choose language and become black screen and I can’t doing next steps.

As far as I know Intel HD 2500 isn't supported in macOS and macOS Catalina doesn't even support older Intel HD Graphics such as 3000 Series natively so I don't think you'll be able to get it to work. Mojave and Catalina need to run on GPUs that support Metal and older Intel HD Graphics lack that function.

The reason that you can use the installer is because that it doesn't need Hardware Acceleration to load the installer but once the installation is done you'll need a fully functional GPU to be able to use macOS.

abookhaled2000 · September 26, 2020

Ok i am agree with you but I installed catalina before and Mojave and big sur

i will tell you something i did install catalina yesterday and graphics card was working but after restart back to black screen

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