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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.

licht personal · February 6, 2021

I successfully installed calatlina on my HP p211nk laptop

CPU = i5 5200 U (Broadwell E)

HD5500 integrated gpu

However, I can't find the proper EFI folder.

this link doesn't have mobile 5th gen download. So, I can't boot off my ssd, only through the USB works.

Would you be kind enough to provide the required files?

Also, my laptop has Broadcom wifi. Any clues on how to make it work? I'm making this post through ethernet connection. Thank you for reading.

also, I followed clover guide. I can't find post install files like "disablehibernation" or "master-disable" in the installation media.

MaLd0n · February 7, 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/

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

licht personal · February 8, 2021

Mr, I already have a working install.

but I fail at step 7. I can't find efi folder for my i5 5200U notebook chip. I am using default generic efi. Please help

MaLd0n · February 8, 2021

create one efi folder

check tutorial above

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