Error when installing Big Sur on laptop: "The update cannot be installed on this computer"

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.

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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.

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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?

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

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

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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.

John2309 · January 29, 2022

I'm trying to install Big Sur on my laptop, but this error appears when trying to select the disk for installation.

My PC Settings:

Processor: i7 3630QM Ivy Bridge
Ram: 8gb DDR3
Notebook Model: Samsung NP500P4C-AD3BR

I attached the image of the error and my smbios.

Error: "The update cannot be installed on this computer"

Edited January 29, 2022 by John2309

MaLd0n · January 29, 2022

u need one smbios with support

John2309 · January 29, 2022

I configured the MacBookAir6.1 smbios and it worked correctly, thanks! ❤️

Assemien Martial · February 24, 2023

Please how to edit smbios I have the same problem when try to install big sur

chumdoggin · July 30, 2023

Got it with monterey. Even with securebootmodel disabled and -no_compat_check

Now got me thinking whats changed from big sur that worked ... maybe change from imac14,4 to one newer? Although I thought the boot arg would fix it?

Now run macmini7,1 to fix .... I thought wrong obviously!

Edited July 30, 2023 by chumdoggin

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