Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 260

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.

lion1967 · August 17, 2022

Successfully upgrade to latest version macOS Monterey 12.5

What works

Touch Screen Working
Video 2048MB
Audio OK
Internal Intel Wifi working
Internal Bluetooth working
USB3.0 Working
HDMI Working

Battery Status Indicator

Track Pad

Not Working

HDMI Audio

l4v4b3nd3r · October 24, 2022

Hi! That's pretty great!

I just got one of those and was thinking about toying with it and hackintosh. Did you use something specific for it/had to make significant changes to something or did you just used the base stuff we can find in the forum?

Thanks!

akib_abh · November 7, 2022

Can you share the EFI please

onegalaxyplay · July 30, 2023

On 8/17/2022 at 10:51 AM, lion1967 said:

Internal Intel Wifi working
Internal Bluetooth working

How did you get bluetooth working? Did you change the bluetooth card?

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