Mavericks - This version of macOS is not supported on this platform

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.

Toni Sirkiä · June 9, 2022

I have a bootable USB (yes Clover is "displayed"), but I can't get any further with the installer ; After I select the installer it says, "This version of macOS is not supported on this platform" . I copied the EFI - folder from a Big Sur - USB Stick, that's working as it should, but now this ... I just want to go back to Mavericks so I can get my USB-WIFI Dongle and Pro Tools 11 working .

HELP ASAP ...

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MaLd0n · June 9, 2022

is about ur smbios

u need one smbios with support under mavericks

Toni Sirkiä · June 9, 2022

how do I proceed with that ? I have a (Coffee Lake) MSI Z390 A-Pro MOBO with a Intel i3 Processor and 16GBs of RAM .

MaLd0n · June 9, 2022

forget it

if u need run maverick use haswell hardware

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