AppleAlc - enabling native macOS audio

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.

MaLd0n · February 14, 2023

An open source kernel extension enabling native macOS HD audio for not officially supported codecs without any filesystem modifications. AppleALCU can be used for systems with digital-only audio.

Download AppleAlc HERE

Features

Digital and analog audio support starting from the OS installation

Recovery HD/macOS Installer audio support

Automated codec detection

Unsupported audio controller enabling (internal and external)

Arbitrary kext patching

Custom platform/layout injection

Works with SIP / El Capitan+

Currently compatible with 10.4-13

Credits

Apple for macOS

Onyx The Black Cat by fG! for the base of the kernel patcher

capstone by Nguyen Anh Quynh for the disassembler module

toleda, Mirone and certain others for audio patches and layouts

Pike R. Alpha for lzvn decompression and certain HDMI patches

07151129 for some code parts and suggestions

roddy20 for training and research dumps to a patching of codecs

vit9696 for writing the software and maintaining it

Andrey1970AppleLife, vandroiy2013 for maintaining the codec database

OpalTromp · October 31, 2025

The information you shared is very useful, thanks.

Edit by x trench run a day ago.

Edited November 1, 2025 by OpalTromp

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