atheros Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4A - Wifi & Bluetooth

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.

thinkinghac · October 14, 2024

I have an old laptop acer predator g3-572 with 1050ti and Qualcomm atheros QCA61x4A wifi + Bluetooth card. With my little research of a day I came to know the card is not supported. I am looking for wifi + Bluetooth (2in1 dongle) or a separate module. Please suggest me any such product. I want to use my Bluetooth headphones and wifi as it is the basic daily requirement for me.

thinkinghac · October 14, 2024

I uninstalled Qualcomm drivers and installed intel from my official laptop driver page. And my wifi and Bluetooth is working. I am confused about how Qualcomm device is able to go with intel drivers.

MaLd0n · October 14, 2024

No support for this

thinkinghac · October 14, 2024

Any bluetooth/wifi dongle/card recommendation?

MaLd0n · October 14, 2024

Intel or Broadcom 94360 with OCLP in Sonoma+

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