Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen3

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.

TheWizzard2203 · March 27, 2023

Hi all,

I installed the latest available Olarila MacOS version onto my Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen3. It has the following quick specs:
* CPU: i7-10750H (Hexa Core) 2.6GHz, up to 5.0GHz
* Graphics: Nvidea Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD 620
* Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2
* RAM: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
* Sound: Realtek Audio
* Fingerprint: Synaptics UWP WBDI
Installation went perfectly using the Comet Lake EFI folder I put on the USB stick. But to be honest I'm kind of clueless on how to get everything working. I ran the Olarila Tool to generate the SendMe zip. Hope anyone can help out. My sendme.zip file here -> https://easyupload.io/wvp8gc

Thanks in advance.
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Edited March 30, 2023 by TheWizzard2203

pkamibayashi · April 26, 2023

Can you share you efi folder?

Mexhi Dara · October 26, 2023

hi can you share the efi folder

Takashi.Zaizen · December 7, 2023

Can you tell me how you got it all working? I’m new to this and have basically an identical system.

Stanislav Gerasimov · November 26, 2024

Link on EFI?

pawan2joy · March 1, 2025

hi, can you please share your EFI, i also have thinkpad P1 Gen 4, can try to make hackintosh basis your EFI.

Thanks

Pawan

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