Upgrading from Monterey to Sonoma

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.

ssprod · May 16, 2024

Greetings Maldon! I've been reluctant to update from my present Monterey to the latest Sonoma, but as a Logic Pro user, the latest release is only supported by Sonoma. I am considering cloning my working system (with your EFI) to a new M.2 and "experimenting" with updating to Sonoma.Is there an alternative method that you would suggest? I don't want to risk rendering my present setup un-bootable as this is my daily working machine. Specs below. Thanks very much.

Gigabyte Z490 Vision D (F21bios)

i9-10900

RX580

MaLd0n · May 16, 2024

Ventura support last logic too.

ssprod · May 16, 2024

Thanks Maldon.. either way, is my "method" the most practical and the least risky?

MaLd0n · May 16, 2024

With all files updated, no risk.

ssprod · May 16, 2024

Fantastic thanks! Would you suggest Ventura over Sonoma for my system? Should I update my existing Monterey files prior to upgrading the next OS?

MaLd0n · May 16, 2024

Sonoma ofc xD

ssprod · May 16, 2024

Sorry.."ofc xD"?

MaLd0n · May 16, 2024

ofc = of course

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