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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.

Zack Black · May 10, 2022

This is the weirdest issue. I made a USB installer using balenaEtcher and the Olaria Monterey 12.1.raw image and it worked fine the first try. I was able to get the OS installed on a new 1TB SSD and was just to the task of getting my wi-fi card working when I tried to restart and it would no longer boot. I put the USB drive back in and now it just stops loading and throws the prohibitory sign with scrambled text letter. I even tried reformatting the USB drive and reflashing the image but same issue! Reset the BIOS to defaults and and went through all the settings. Tried clearing the nvram in Clover by pressing F11 and restarting - nothing works! How is this possible?? Please assist...

MaLd0n · May 10, 2022

check ur procedure. is not common

https://www.olarila.com/topic/20908-guide-easy-fast-and-perfect-hackintosh-vanilla-step-by-step-clover-and-opencore-bootloader/

Zack Black · May 10, 2022

44 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

check ur procedure. is not common

OK.... but what I am saying is that it worked fine, then stopped. And trying to boot from the exact same USB no longer works. There's no explanation for it. Is there any other data on the PC that could be corrupt/reset?

Edited May 10, 2022 by Zack Black

Zack Black · May 12, 2022

SOLVED - I had a wifi card that was randomly causing the kernel panic during bootup. Removing/reseating the card made the issue go away

MaLd0n · May 12, 2022

ok

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