HELP: Change Catalina Serial numbers

Q: What is a Hackintosh?

A Hackintosh is a non-Apple computer that runs macOS using compatible hardware and custom bootloaders such as OpenCore or Clover.

Q: Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple's macOS license agreement. It is generally used for educational and experimental purposes.

Q: What hardware is best for Hackintosh?

Intel CPUs with compatible chipsets and supported AMD GPUs are typically best for Hackintosh. Hardware compatibility is critical for stability and performance.

Q: What is OpenCore in Hackintosh?

OpenCore is a modern bootloader used to boot macOS on non-Apple hardware. It provides better compatibility, security, and system stability than older bootloaders.

Q: Can Hackintosh be updated like a real Mac?

Hackintosh systems can be updated, but updates should be done carefully. Bootloader, kexts, and configuration files often need updates before installing new macOS versions.

Q: Is Hackintosh suitable for professional work?

A properly configured Hackintosh can be stable enough for professional tasks such as software development, audio production, and video editing, depending on hardware compatibility.

Q: Does Hackintosh support Intel and AMD processors?

Hackintosh supports both Intel and AMD processors, although Intel systems generally offer broader compatibility and easier configuration.

Q: Can macOS run faster on Hackintosh than on a Mac?

In some cases, high-end Hackintosh hardware can outperform older Macs, but performance depends on hardware choice, configuration quality, and macOS compatibility.

Rui Pereira · February 24, 2020

Finally have a Catalina all setup! Working great!

There is one issue i need to resolve, and that is setting up a Apple ID that works.

I created one, and used it to create a iCloud Account. That worked!

What does not work is using the Apple ID to sign in. It gives me the "Account Limit Reached" error. Screenshot 2020-02-24 at 13.27.14.png.zip

I need to fix this so that I can download Xcode from the App Store.

From googling this error, it seems that some "Serial Number" gets tracked and clover probably uses the same every time.

Could someone help let me know how to change that?

I assume I can use the Clover Configurator tool. But I am not sure what to change, and how to change it?Screenshot 2020-02-24 at 13.40.27.png.zip

Thanks,

Rui

MaLd0n · February 24, 2020

smbios tab and generate new full smbios with serials, etc

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