Hackintosh blinking underscore

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.

Ehsan Athar · January 12, 2025

Im new to hackintosh can you help me with this problem when i boot up with olarila it just boots with blinking underscore (i also changed the EFI Folder) (and im so sorry if i posted it in here)

Edited January 12, 2025 by Ehsan Athar

MaLd0n · January 12, 2025

Post one photo with this probelm

Ehsan Athar · January 12, 2025

Here https://imgur.com/a/T9nrCUs

Anyways the laptop is lenovo ideapad z370

with the specs

CPU:intel core i3-2330n

and RAM:8GB

MaLd0n · January 12, 2025

U have a legacy hardware. if u can't change boot to uefi u need to use DUET.

https://olarila.com/topic/40933-how-to-install-opencore-duet-in-a-legacy-system/

Ehsan Athar · January 12, 2025

I got a boot mismatch and boot failed what do I do?

MaLd0n · January 12, 2025

https://olarila.com/topic/41092-olarila-vanilla-image-macos-monterey-for-legacy-system/

Ehsan Athar · January 12, 2025

im using mavericks by the way also thanks

Edited January 12, 2025 by Ehsan Athar

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