Hackintosh Intel Wifi and Bluetooth on macOS

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.

openminded · February 7, 2025

On 2/6/2025 at 3:06 PM, openminded said:

hi, I followed the instructions and tried both attached kexts and latest.
Since Sequioa I get at bluetooth : BCM_4350C2 and Address NULL.
That's on a intel 8260 card.

It worked shortly on Big Sur but I can't get it to work.
Anyone any idea? Using NVRAM settings and beta param on boot args too.
After the upgrade the bluetooth card shows like that, on Big Sur there was nothing so it looks like the upgrad did this ?

Also there with no drivers loaded.
Any help is appreciated!

same for an intel 3165 plus, osx 15.3

MaLd0n · February 8, 2025

14 hours ago, openminded said:

same for an intel 3165 plus, osx 15.3

Intel?

openminded · February 8, 2025

20 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

Intel?

Huh? Yes as I wrote :). I actually found the issue, it was incorrect usb port mapping. Usbtoolbox didn't seem to work properly. Remapped and used Usbportmap only and it works now. Thank you.

striker_55 · March 8, 2025

How can I get Intel Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working natively on Sequoia 15.3.1 or later without using HeliPort?

MaLd0n · March 8, 2025

Only with OCLP...just avoid it.

striker_55 · March 9, 2025

I can install it with OCLP, but I can't use it natively after installation; I can use it with HeliPort.

Cleo-Johnson · October 5, 2025

What hidden features have you discovered in your Hackintosh setup that completely transformed your experience? Share your tips and tricks!

moishiteru · October 13, 2025

Hi everyone, anyone get itlwm get working, i use many tips but nothing work the kext does not load on Tahoe, kexts for BT ok but not for wifi.

Any ideas???

MaLd0n · October 13, 2025

Just work fine on Tahoe

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