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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.

Runin · May 28, 2024

Hi,

I have a second Mackintosh that needs everything EFI. I will get the "runme" zip

First here is my donation...Screenshot 2024-05-28 at 10.22.03.zip

RunMe... is 30MB where to send?

The old Mackintosh is retired. If you want you can keep the serial number; but you can also change it.

Priority for USB are the rear ports.

And the AX201 wifi + bluetooth

Many thanks,

MaLd0n · May 28, 2024

post one ioreg https://olarila.com/files/Utils/IORegistryExplorer.app.zip

Runin · May 30, 2024

Here...

Runin.zip

MaLd0n · May 30, 2024

This EFI looks very wrong, post EFI here.

Runin · May 30, 2024

I removed

AirportItlwm.kext (2.2.0 Monterey)

AppleALC.kext 1.7.0

IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext (2.4.0)

So that it was small enough to zip here

EFI.zip

MaLd0n · May 30, 2024

Test this efi folder https://easyupload.io/hrtjyx

-Delete old EFI folder and paste new. Don't use merge files
-Don't use Drag and Drop into EFI partition. Use Copy/Paste instead
-Reset NVRAM one time - with OpenCore use entry "Reset Nvram" / with Clover use F11 key on boot screen

If u update system to ventura or sonoma need change wifi kext https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm/releases/tag/v2.3.0-alpha

Runin · May 31, 2024

Lots works amazing.

Ethernet is active but won't make a connection.

Wifi (with heliport) is not seen

Bluetooth is ON

USB ports are ON

Here is my runme file for the latest...

https://easyupload.io/8vpko7

RuninV2.zip

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