Hackintosh OpenCore Vanilla Guide, Step by Step

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.

MaLd0n · September 13, 2020

@Guillep84 barspace dont wake? u need check what wifi u have

Guillep84 · September 13, 2020

Just now, MaLd0n said:

@Guillep84 barspace dont wake? u need check what wifi u have

barspace dont wake, only button power.

The wifi card is ar928x.
In Catalina I installed Atheros Installer for 10.14 and 10.15.app and the kext AtherosWiFiInjector.kext.zip.
But it won't let me install Atheros Installer for 10.14 and 10.15.app, "touch: / system / library / extensions: Read-only file system".
Change in config.plist, nvram csr-active-config to FF0F0000 but still the same.
All in big sur beta 6

sabertooth · September 18, 2020

On 9/9/2020 at 9:29 PM, lukakeiton said:

You need to extract it with OpenCore or windows, then you have to disassembly it. Then patch it and assembly again. For your specs, DSDT is not needed. If you are interested on Big Sur, take a look on this!

thank you!!!

cumpadi · September 18, 2020

Olá MaLd0n, mudei para o opencore bootloacer mas ao acessar no sistema tanto o teclado e mouse não funcionam (ambos USB). Vc poderia dar uma olhada na minha pasta EFI para ver o que está errado? Muito obrigado.

X79_Huanan_EFI.zip

MaLd0n · September 19, 2020

5 hours ago, cumpadi said:

Olá MaLd0n

Quote

<dict>
               <key>Comment</key>
               <string>Rename EUSB to EH01 (USB)</string>
               <key>Count</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>Enabled</key>
               <true/>
               <key>Find</key>
               <data>RVVTQg==</data>
               <key>Limit</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>Mask</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>OemTableId</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>Replace</key>
               <data>RUgwMQ==</data>
               <key>ReplaceMask</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>Skip</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>TableLength</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>TableSignature</key>
               <data></data>
           </dict>
           <dict>
               <key>Comment</key>
               <string>Rename USBE to EH02 (USB)</string>
               <key>Count</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>Enabled</key>
               <true/>
               <key>Find</key>
               <data>VVNCRQ==</data>
               <key>Limit</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>Mask</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>OemTableId</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>Replace</key>
               <data>RUgwMg==</data>
               <key>ReplaceMask</key>
               <data></data>
               <key>Skip</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>TableLength</key>
               <integer>0</integer>
               <key>TableSignature</key>
               <data></data>
           </dict>

johncool · September 19, 2020

Hi MaLd0n,

I've migrated my Clover config to Opencore config, but I still one last thing to migrate: I have a modified IOBluetoothFamily.kext (idproduct and idvendor changed in CSRBluetoothhostcontrollerUSBTransport.kext) that loads in /System/Library/Extensions.

How can I make this change in OpenCore?

MaLd0n · September 19, 2020

20 minutes ago, johncool said:

Hi MaLd0n,

u need read OC manualfor check all u need

olivermota · September 19, 2020

Olá MaLd0n,

Parabéns pelo grande homem que você é

Você poderia por favor consertar meu DSDT

Send_me_Andersons-iMac.zip

Edited September 19, 2020 by olivermota

Wawan · September 20, 2020

Hi Sir, would you mind to help to generate DSDT for my hackintosh ?
sleep doesnt work

i'm using Ryzen 5 3600 and Asrock B450M Steel Legend + RX 5700 XT Sapphire pulse

here's my RunMe result https://gofile.io/d/yTFTMy

Edited September 20, 2020 by Wawan

MaLd0n · September 20, 2020

18 hours ago, olivermota said:

Olá MaLd0n,

DSDT.aml.zip

13 hours ago, Wawan said:

Hi Sir

Wawan · September 21, 2020

8 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

DSDT.aml.zip 53.24 kB · 1 download

Reuploaded on Google Drive sir https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SDJkNXjumDj4AZq6b2sttXHA0mBqsWP/view?usp=sharing

DLorents · September 21, 2020

Hi!
Iam trying different way to hackintosh, in the end i want BigSur, but i cant understand, that to chose, Clover or OpenCore.
I made one OpenCore Catalina install and can use it, but sleep wont work.
If you help me this a DSDT, can i use same patched DSDT in Clover and a OpenCore?
Thanx in advance!
https://filebin.net/zpnylnzis88ipgg8/Send_me_iMac-Dmitri.zip?t=o73y0p9w

MaLd0n · September 21, 2020

21 hours ago, Wawan said:

Reuploaded on Google Drive sir https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SDJkNXjumDj4AZq6b2sttXHA0mBqsWP/view?usp=sharing

DSDT.aml.zip

2 hours ago, DLorents said:

Hi!

what ur hardware?

DLorents · September 22, 2020

Oi, sorry!
Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI i5-6600 iGPU, later install some AMD RX videocard, i will try to boot some Clover image for dumping DSDT and maybe you patch this one, but it takes some time. I will send you donations later today, busy morning...
Biggest question for now, Clover or OpenCore, because i use real iCloud account and dont want to be banned from Apple, Clover shows the real motherboard to MacOS, OpenCore didnt, and the second problem, then dual-boot Win10 and MacOS, then OpenCore shows Apple motherboard to Win10, how about drivers compatibility in Win?

MaLd0n · September 22, 2020

9 hours ago, DLorents said:

Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI i5-6600 iGPU

Clover

a good start with this folder

https://tinyurl.com/ttu8wyt

after install extract sendme for we start a fine tune

DLorents · September 22, 2020

53 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

a good start with this folder

Do i need to change config.plist ?

aproject · September 22, 2020

Hi MaLd0n

please patch my dsdt. http://gofile.me/6znm9/nDIMHw1rO
My Spec

Laptop : Lenovo S540 14iml i7 10510u Mx250 <disable on bios>

what's not working

-trackpad

-brighness key <volume key working>

-power management

-sleep /lid

Thank you

MaLd0n · September 23, 2020

11 hours ago, aproject said:

Lenovo S540 14iml i7 10510u

use it, reboot and extract new sendme

config.plist.zip

aproject · September 23, 2020

1 hour ago, MaLd0n said:

use it, reboot and extract new sendme

config.plist.zip 4.22 kB · 1 download

New Send file http://gofile.me/6znm9/IF0sh7uP8

MaLd0n · September 24, 2020

15 hours ago, aproject said:

New Send file http://gofile.me/6znm9/IF0sh7uP8

upload here

https://easyupload.io/

aproject · September 24, 2020

1 hour ago, MaLd0n said:

upload here

https://easyupload.io/

Easyupload.io Cannot access

Upload to googledrive

newsendme file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzL4nm4FbedgvkYvnyXBrVWTlJnWTrcW/view?usp=sharing

MaLd0n · September 24, 2020

1 hour ago, aproject said:

Upload to googledrive

DSDT.aml.zip

remove ssdt

aproject · September 24, 2020

2 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

DSDT.aml.zip 47.31 kB · 1 download

remove ssdt

- trackpad not working

- Sleep not work ,

- Memory property in about this Mac menu missing

- in pci slot> Gaussian Mixture ,Processor Thermal Subsystem and SPI Controller driver status not install

thank sir

MaLd0n · September 25, 2020

is a personal things for ur hardware. u need check

Cham Cham · September 26, 2020

Hi MaLd0n, please advise if High Sierra can install on Intel 10th i5 10400, Z490 ?

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