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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.

wastedbrain · December 20, 2019

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref],

Worked like a charm:

https://imgur.com/a/RUvOeLi

Can you tell me which part I missed? I was able to add shikigva=128 before uploading the efi folder.

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And how do I properly post an image? I tried posting a screenshot by clicking the "image icon" in the compose box, place the image url, but it doesn't show

rajkhand · December 21, 2019

On SMBIOS imacpro1,1 everything works except watching prime video & Netflix on Safari.

I am using boot flag shikivga=16 any solution for this?

np22 · December 22, 2019

not working for me

i have Xeon E3 1230 with no iGPU

GTX 1060 6GB

MaLd0n · December 22, 2019

[ref]rajkhand[/ref], if u use intelhd+dgpu, use shikigva=80

if u use only ur dgpu, use shikigva=128

rajkhand · December 31, 2019

tried shikigva=128 and also with no value as per the guidehttps://www.tonycrapx86.com/threads/an-idiots-guide-to-lilu-and-its-plug-ins.260063/#DRM-AMD2

but still no netflix or primevideo on Safari. I am using SMBIOS iMacpro1,1

MaLd0n · December 31, 2019

[ref]rajkhand[/ref], use iMac19,2 with shikigva=128

mdelrossi · January 6, 2020

Hello,

I've got my Hackintosh working except Sidecar and watching netflix ( I get "Netflix system requirements for HTML5 Player and Silverlight").

VIDEOPROC shows the intel graphics and hardware acceleration enabled. I see the "Intel UHD Graphics 630" in system report.

Sidecar connects but the frame rate is slow and pixelated.

System:

9900k

Gigabyte Designare

SIMBIOS iMac 19,1

I tried

Whatevergreen 1.3.6 shikigva=80

-Coffeelake(9 Gen)

IntelGFX 0x3E928086

ig-platform-id 0x3E920003

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

and I couldn't even connect with the iPad.

Back to Whatevergreen 1.3.5

shikigva=32

Any suggestions? thanks.

mdr

MaLd0n · January 6, 2020

[ref]mdelrossi[/ref], disable intelhd and use shikigva=128

mdelrossi · January 6, 2020

mdelrossi, disable intelhd and use shikigva=128

Disable in bios on the board? or in configlist?

MaLd0n · January 6, 2020

[ref]mdelrossi[/ref], go to bios and change to "Auto"

mdelrossi · January 7, 2020

Changed the

shikigva=128

Bios Auto setting didn't work, but enabled did thanks!

shiru1031 · January 8, 2020

im on smbios imac18,3

i have an intel 9900k on high sierra because i still want to use my gtx1080ti.

what platformid should i be using?

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i tried using

-Kabylake and Coffeelake(8 Gen)

IntelGFX 0x59128086

ig-platform-id 0x59120003

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

it would load a little bit on the apple logo page and restart. had to go into clover options and uncheck injectintel then it would load.

MaLd0n · January 8, 2020

[ref]shiru1031[/ref], need check, some updates in last weg version

shiru1031 · January 8, 2020

so igpu is not possible with my configuration?

MaLd0n · January 8, 2020

[ref]shiru1031[/ref], in high sierra u need check what config work now

i don't use high sierra

crynof · January 13, 2020

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New things with Whatevergreen 1.3.6+

1- Use shikigva=80 or shikigva=16/ AMD GPU + IGPU(Internal Graphics)

2- Use shikigva=128 / AMD GPU with no IGPU Enabled or Processors without IGPU

3- Use shikigva=256 / NVIDIA GPU with no IGPU Enabled or Processors without IGPU

-Download Kexts

Kexts.zip

-Source

https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Chart.md

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1- We need a Lilu.kext and WhateverGreen.kext

2- Correct configuration in config.plist

3- Enable IntelHDGraphics

-SandyBridge

IntelGFX 0x01028086

snb-platform-id 0x00050000

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

-IvyBridge

IntelGFX 0x01628086

Ig-platform-id 0x01620007

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

-Haswell

IntelGFX 0x04128086

Ig-platform-id 0x04120004

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

-Skylake

ig-platform-id 0x19120001

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

-Kabylake and Coffeelake(8 Gen)

IntelGFX 0x59128086

ig-platform-id 0x59120003

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

-Coffeelake(9 Gen)

IntelGFX 0x3E928086

ig-platform-id 0x3E920003

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

Hi MadL0n, i have a I3 9100F (Without GPU) and a Radeon RX590.

I set (Use shikigva=128 / AMD GPU with no IGPU Enabled or Processors without IGPU) on config.plist but i not had changes.

How can i configure when i not have IGPU?

Whast happens with that?

-Coffeelake(9 Gen)

IntelGFX 0x3E928086

ig-platform-id 0x3E920003

Check InjectIntel

shikigva=60

Is necessary set this parameters still without IGPU?

Thanks!!!

MaLd0n · January 13, 2020

not working for me

u check here?

https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Chart.md

if don't work, report to kext dev

blckout99 · January 14, 2020

I don't understand. I don't see where to add the switch command on to for Whatevergreen. Where am I adding "shikigva=128" too? Somewhere in my config.plist? Thanks in advance! I'm sorry for the dumb question.

MaLd0n · January 14, 2020

I don't understand. I don't see where to add the switch command on to for Whatevergreen. Where am I adding "shikigva=128" too? Somewhere in my config.plist? Thanks in advance! I'm sorry for the dumb question.

bootargs

crynof · January 16, 2020

MadL0n, how can i to use all this features (hardware aceleration and encode/decode) on my RX 590 but without IGPU Intel?. I have a i3 9100f, but that not have internal gpu.

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