Big Sur installation

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.

gjg · February 3, 2021

I have created big sur usb three times thinking i was not following your directions correctly, When i boot in to the usb i always get this This version of Mac os x is not supported on this platform Reason: Mac-27ADBB7B4CEE8E61 Sleeping for 30 seconds before existing. I have GA-B85-HD3 board i5-4590s 3.0 16gb ram. PLEASE HELP i have been trying for days

MaLd0n · February 4, 2021

-OpenCore Vanilla Guide
https://www.olarila.com/topic/8918-opencore-vanilla-guide-step-by-step-full-dsdt-patched-or-ssdt/

-Clover Vanilla Guide
https://www.olarila.com/topic/5794-hackintosh-guide-install-macos-with-vanilla-olarila-image-step-by-step-install-and-post-install-windows-linux-or-mac/

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https://www.olarila.com/topic/7717-important-premium-and-donators-users/

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