New Hackintosh Issues help

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.

Neutronic · October 18, 2021

Hello so i have built a new hackintosh running catalina and i am in the process of trying to run Monteray

Specs:

i5-4590

Gigabyte Windforce GTX 670

AsRock H97m Pro4

16gb ram

TP link Archer TX50E

I have managed to get everything working except wifi and bluetooth from this card. I am stuck using a phone via usb tether (using HORNADIS.pkg) please help

MaLd0n · October 18, 2021

what chipset this wifi card have?

Neutronic · October 19, 2021

I am not sure i just searched a bit and it says Intel Wifi 6 chipset. I know it is 802.11ax is that supported by big sur? I have updated the Mac to big sur but now even my HORNADIS usb tethered phone is not working so I don’t have internet access at all. Please help

MaLd0n · October 19, 2021

https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm/releases/tag/v2.0.0

Neutronic · October 24, 2021

Not working. I want my phone’s usb tether to work. How do I do that? It worked in Catalina but big sur is not working. Also all my usb 3.0 ports don’t work. I just need to sort out the internet issue first. Please help. Thanks

MaLd0n · October 24, 2021

https://www.olarila.com/topic/14220-video-guide-usb-port-mapping-guide-2021-mojave-catalina-bigsur-monterey/

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