macOS Big Sur on Dell Inspiron 15r 5537

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.

scientificjuvenile_12345 · April 25, 2023

Hello!

I currently have macOS Catalina installed on the laptop, and I need macOS Big Sur now to develop for iOS on Swift 7. Please let me know if my laptop can run the operating system. Please provide me with an EFI file for my laptop if it can run Big Sur.

Thanks!

MaLd0n · April 26, 2023

https://www.olarila.com/topic/20908-easy-fast-and-perfect-vanilla-hackintosh/

scientificjuvenile_12345 · April 26, 2023

I finished installing macOS Monterey and mounting EFI on hard drive, the reboot was a success. However, I am unable to connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Please help me in this regard.

MaLd0n · April 26, 2023

What wifi/bt card?

scientificjuvenile_12345 · April 27, 2023

The card is DW1705. I am using the default card as it came with, when I first bought it.

MaLd0n · April 27, 2023

I think this card dont have support. U need check it.

Abdul Qadir · October 20, 2025

can i get efi folder for same model but my laptop is i5 dell 5337

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