How to write a raw image to USB in macOS, Windows or Linux

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.

Kaladin · February 7, 2023

Windows does not show up my usb drive after I flashed the raw img to usb via Etcher. it does boot up macos and shows in Device manager, but I just cannot see it in windows file explorer. i just wanted to copy my efi folder to the usb. also the efi I made doesnt show internal drives on my laptop, googled a lot but no solution works

MaLd0n · February 7, 2023

1 hour ago, Kaladin said:

Windows does not show up my usb drive after I flashed the raw img to usb via Etcher.

is common. is not native things from windows

-How to mount EFI partition on MacOS or Windows HERE

Shibby Shaggy · February 20, 2023

How do you make MacOS bootable installer for offline install in Windows? I have dmg image of MacOS but Mac installer doesn't see it correctly on USB.

is there a step by step how to do this on Windows?

electrovalent · June 14, 2023

No bootable device found using vanilla high Sierra on legasy boot.

Flush raw file with etcher

gbrchagas · December 11, 2023

Can I use Rufus instead?

MaLd0n · December 11, 2023

37 minutes ago, gbrchagas said:

Can I use Rufus instead?

U can try

Tawfik karina · July 12, 2024

good

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