Lion installation via USB stick using Chameleon

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.

Cassio · December 1, 2011

It should work, but you may need to update mach_kernel in the USB with the one from 10.7.2 InstallESD.

vcorle · April 1, 2012

Hi

I've got a problem with both Extra and chamaleon install: I can't change Install Location.

The first time, in 1st step, I press "Continue" button it jump to "Type of installation" (From 1st step to 3rd one directly), I press "Continue"; then appears "Change Install Location" Button; I press it and I enter in a loop returning to 1st step and when I press again "Continue" Button I return to step with "Change Install Location" Button and again 1st step and again change ... ad infinitum . Of course if I don't press "Change Install Location" Button and press "Install" they are installed on the running system.

As I said before I've got the same problem with both Extra Lion and chameleon.

I'm trying to do the Lion installation USB stick on a computer with Mac OSX Leopard on VirtualBox on W7.

Thanks in advance for your help

ok solved. i had to install snow leopard. extra and chamaleon installs don't work with leopard.

Huarez · August 2, 2012

WOW !

After hours and hours - not only the best solution for the EP35DS4, furthermore

one of the most comprehensive boards related in osx86 topics !

Absolutely fantastic !!!

Kind regards

josmanvfx · September 20, 2012

ExtraLionDP4 não me deixa instalar o "usb leão". A opção "Escolha o destino"

Eu não posso mudar, é como se essa opção não está ativada. Qualquer ajuda? Obrigado.

ExtraLionDP4 not let me install the "usb lion". The option "Select destination"

I can not change, it is as if this option is not enabled. Any help? Thank you.

Rutherford · October 5, 2012

Mald0n we miss you at insanely too !!!

Many thanks for your great, great contributions !!

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redmase1 · March 4, 2014

do anyone know how to do it from a pc i've herd people say they have done it already but never got any info. by the way hi and im new to Olarila and build a hackintosh,

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