Monterey 12.6 stuck in "validate root image validating root dmg / basesystem/ basesystem.dmg"

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.

Vitor Patzlaff · December 3, 2022

My Hardware

Asus Prime B450

Ryzen 5 3400G

8x2 DDR4 3200Mhz

RTX 3060 12GB

I am using and HD intead of SSD to install it. It got stuck in the command line alike screen, on this message: "validate root image validating root dmg / basesystem/ basesystem.dmg". I tried to change some settings in BIOS, but it seems to not make any difference.

MaLd0n · December 4, 2022

https://www.olarila.com/topic/20908-easy-fast-and-perfect-vanilla-hackintosh-clover-and-opencore-windows-linux-or-macos/

Vitor Patzlaff · December 4, 2022

19 hours ago, Vitor Patzlaff said:

My Hardware

Asus Prime B450

Ryzen 5 3400G

8x2 DDR4 3200Mhz

RTX 3060 12GB

I am using and HD intead of SSD to install it. It got stuck in the command line alike screen, on this message: "validate root image validating root dmg / basesystem/ basesystem.dmg". I tried to change some settings in BIOS, but it seems to not make any difference.

Update: now it is opening correctly, I installed the Monterey. I didn't set the config.plist correctly.

Now I am having another problem. The Monterey is recognizing 6MB of VRAM instead of recognizing my RTX 3060 12GB

MaLd0n · December 4, 2022

This gpu dont have support u need change.

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