[Guide] Install/Restore BigSur with OpenCore on AMD Ryzen

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.

stillalive0506 · December 13, 2020

Cannot download dmg from google drive since 1 week try to upload torrent

MaLd0n · December 13, 2020

18 minutes ago, stillalive0506 said:

Cannot download dmg from google drive since 1 week try to upload torrent

https://www.olarila.com/topic/6278-new-vanilla-olarila-images/

dawilliams660 · December 16, 2020

I have a MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX, cpu is a Ryzen 3 2300x, i have big sur installed using your ISO, it boots up with no issues but I would like it to boot with out the USB and DSDT also I tried to mount the EFI but there is no EFI...can anyone help.

thank you

Edited December 16, 2020 by dawilliams660

MaLd0n · December 16, 2020

9 hours ago, dawilliams660 said:

it boots up with no issues but I would like it to boot with out the USB and DSDT also I tried to mount the EFI but there is no EFI...can anyone help.

use efi from usb in ssd

dawilliams660 · December 16, 2020

2 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

use efi from usb in ssd

Thank you....but if there is no EFI drive to mount where do I put the EFI folder you have in the usb?

MaLd0n · December 16, 2020

30 minutes ago, dawilliams660 said:

Thank you....but if there is no EFI drive to mount where do I put the EFI folder you have in the usb?

https://tinyurl.com/y6g7mn3b

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