Tahoe USB bootlooping

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.

James Borne · September 22, 2025

Hi Admin, I created the bootable usb successfully by replacing the existing EFI with the one you provided, I have a 10th gen intel core i9 cpu witch is Comet lake. And for graphics I have a AMD Radeon rx 6800xt. Now when I try to boot off the Tahoe USB, it just goes thru a boot loop. Do I need to do any commands before booting? Like disabling the igpu? Or I checked all bios setting s and everything is good to go. Also I have a gigabyte Z490 Designaire. Not sure why it’s bootlooping. I never had any issues before like with Sonoma or Sequioa. Not sure why Tahoe is any different. Please help if you can. Let me know what other info you need. Thank you so much

MaLd0n · September 22, 2025

Tahoe is strange :ninja

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