Checksum does not match in BalenaEtcher

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.

trepidation ac · August 18, 2025

Good day everyone!

I would like to ask some help about creating a bootable drive via balenaEtcher for a Sequoia.
I have tried downloading multiple times the image provided in the vanilla images page.

I have checked manually the SHA1 value of the downloaded file and it matches the one indicated by the Administrator.

Do you have any idea how to go around about this?

Edit(PS): I am currently using the Ventura image provided in the vanilla images link while writing this thread and I got no problems for making the bootable drive using the most latest version of Ventura

Thanks in advance.

Edited August 18, 2025 by trepidation ac

MaLd0n · August 18, 2025

on Windows? If yes use this version.

https://olarila.com/files/Utils/balenaetcher-1-18-11.exe.zip

trepidation ac · August 18, 2025

I am currentlty using on Hackintosh Ventura version. Wil try your suggestion and I will let you know any updates.

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