Can someone help me create a hackintosh?
It's my first time in this world. I have a mac mini m2 from which I could take the macos iso, I have a pc with an i3 7100t, 8g ddr3 ram, the pc is a 5 year old HP preassembled. I warmly accept guides or advice.
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Clicking EFI (dmg) leads to black screen and back to OC menu
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know if its because machine is Quadcore) the system is not showing that it has a CPU load, and its not showing signs of power hunger! Of course I wont load it with heavy programs….!
The Gist of the matter…
There are two ways of archiving what I did but will also tell you what I did. First, was to set up the PC to run Monterey (12.7) installed it and everything was working well under MacBookPro11,3 and everything was working that I could even update it successfully. The first step was to change SMBios to MacBookPro15,3 and I threw in those boot-args; keepsyms=1, amfi_get_out_of_my_way=0x1, ipc_control_port_options=0, no_compat_check
Then tested first with Monterey and it was still booting very well, and so EFI was ready to work on Ventura. Next stage was to create USB Installer with Ventura 13.0, remember I tried with different versions of Ventura from latest and Graphics Patching was not successful always getting stuck at login page, till I started from 13.0 and it worked.
For me this is how I installed, I picked up the 256 GB SSD, connected to Ventura Hack, erased it under GPT Scheme, then partitioned it with 20GB Partition for installing Ventura, being MacOS Extended Journaled and the other remaining partition was formatted as APFS for installing Ventura. Now I mounted my EFI partition and placed the EFI folder prepared, and I created Ventura 13.0 Installer on the 20GB partition.
After I placed SSD in the ThinkPad L440, and started up PC, menu appeared, and I chose Ventura Installer. At Installer welcome screen I just went on with Installation since I had already formatted the Installation partition as APFS. From there everything went without my input until finishing. If you are using a USB installer, every time system restarts, you have to boot from USB using PC boot menu (F12 in this case), but for me everything was on the drive and even took a nap till installation was at initialization. All along the setup, my keyboard and mouse and even wireless were working since they were using kexts from Monterey. I setup User and up to desktop; of course, the system was sluggish because of no graphics. At Desktop, I opened OCLP which I had already placed in a folder on the Installer partition, and since by now my EFI had AMFI disabled and Secureboot turned off, OCLP identified system as being Haswell, and was ready to do root patching.
NOTE!!!
This is the important part… To successfully install Haswell drivers, the system must allow this injection and if it doesn’t then the drivers will be installed but will not work. To do this, before you tell OCLP to start root patching, Open up System Preferences, then go to Privacy and Security, then scroll down and keep view of the Security section! This is where the notification to allow system to use installed extensions will appear. If the Privacy and Security section is not opened before, OCLP will tell you to open Privacy and Security to allow extensions, but when you open it you will not see this notification, there will be no button telling you to allow! At first I fell in this trap and OCLP showed it had patched but nothing worked In the end I re-installed Ventura! So keeping this window open and aside will ensure you see this button the moment you are asked.
So now Click start root Patching and OCLP should ask root permissions (asking you to enter password) and then install drivers. When it asks you to enable System to use installed extensions, look and click that button under security, it will ask you to enter password, enter it and when it asks to reboot, wait till you see that OCLP has finished, then you will have two reboot buttons, one from OCLP, and the other from Privacy and Security. Use the Reboot button of Privacy and Security, to restart. Once System restarts, you should see you graphics looking nice and working. If you had not yet transferred your EFI from USB, now is the time to do so.
Warning!!!
Before you can use your WiFi, make sure you have updated your Intel WiFi and Bluetooth kexts to those of Ventura otherwise Wifi will cause
Mac os on virtual machine
Hi guys So I am tempted to try and install the latest mac os on windows host virtual machine. Is there any hardware specifications for the mac os to run properly. The pc I am using currently has a 2nd gen intel i5 core processor and I have like 16gb of ram inside the pc. I am new to the hackintosh game, I have only watched the videos on installing it on the pc itself and on virtual machine but they were also old mac os's never the latest one. I am aware of apple being strict about where their os's are installed on. I have only ever physically seen a successful windows install on apple imac.
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Will macOS 10.15 run on this machine?
Hello. I am new to hackintoshing. I have a old PC that is laying around in my room, and I am planning to install Catalina on it. Here are the specs:
Motherboard: GA-EP41T-UD3L
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
RAM: 8GB DDR3
SSD: Samsung 870 EVO 250GB
GPU: Nvidia GT 1030
I used Clover for it.
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Hackintosh completed
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Question about updating kexts and opencore
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/update.html#updating-opencore
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OpenCore 1.0.4 issues trying to create EFI for Ventura Asus UX430UAR
Hardware:
Cpu: i7 8550u
Gpu: intel UHD620
RAM: 8GB DDR3
Laptop model: Asus ZenBook UX430UAR
Wifi card: intel AC 8265
I have followed Dortania's guide and used OCAT and ProperTree to create a new EFI for my Ventura USB. I Have also followed ASUS-UX430UNR-OPENCORE in order to get my initial EFI to install Catalina which I did successfully and everything works, but I'm stuck while creating a new EFI for OpenCore1.0.4 in order to install Ventura. I can boot OpenCore but when I select External .dmg it gives me the same error over and over.
I'm a complete newbie so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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‘The recovery server could not be contacted.
Hey there,
I’m testing an old system to hackintosh. I’m using an AMD Ryzen 5, GTX950.
Everything worked but when I wanted to install the OS It gives me the error: ‘The recovery server could not be contacted.’ I’m connected to WIFI, changed the date to the day of today etc. But with the same error.. what do I need to do?
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Vram matters?
I have an Ideapad Gaming 3 with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor and integrated AMD Vega graphics, which has 512 MB of VRAM. I have installed macOS Sequoia but am experiencing stuttering and lag during use. Would increasing my VRAM to 2 GB or more help resolve these issues? Does increasing VRAM genuinely improve performance?
Additionally, I have 16 GB of RAM installed in my laptop, and I can increase my VRAM using the BIOS menu.
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how could I get my AMD CPU name to show up properly in About This Mac?
hello! i've been trying to get my AMD CPU name to show up properly in macOS for about a day and I can't get it working. i set everything up correctly in my config under NVRAM -> 4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102 -> Add but i still can't seem to get it working. i'm trying to use restrictevents for this, any help would be appreciated!
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Dell Inspiron - Ventura 13.7.4
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Dell Inspiron 5490
Core i5 -10210U
UHD Graphics 630
Audio Realtek 3204 (can work as ALC 236, mapped as alcid=13 on bootargs)
Full specs here.
✅
Output audio natively (or via P2)
Bluetooth
Wifi (Heliport got better signal results)
Backlit keyboard
Keyboard shortcuts (FN+)
3x USB Ports
1x USB-C Port
Sleep Mode
Touchpad
❌
Input audio natively (or via P2)
No HDMI out (from the HDMI port or USB adapter)
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How do I get rid of the Mac installer
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Does anyone here have a good Chameleon Guide? (i need chameleon for a legacy hackintosh)
title
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AirPods Pro 2 not working when listening to Apple Music
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Looking to get some insight regarding Hackintosh (AMD Laptop)
Hi, I've been planning to switch to Hackintosh, primarily to run Logic Pro X, and maybe Final Cut Pro.
I'm hoping to get this running on my 2021 Legion 5 15ARH05 with Ryzen 7 4800H and GTX 1650Ti.
I have 2 NVMe drives installed as of now (1TB NV3 + 500GB SN850). I'm planning to partition my SN850 and have Hackintosh installed on there.
I've been looking around and noticed, majority of the posts on this subreddit involve Intel CPUs. Few people I know insisted that, getting hackintosh to run on my R7 4800H is extremely difficult (but i have no intel pc so no choice haha).
Can someone please tell me what is the right way to proceed in this case? I'm not super fluent with hackintosh lol.
Also, just putting it here in case its relevant by any chance. I will be connecting a focusrite 4i4 interface (or behringer umc404HD) to work with logic pro x, and maybe a guitar for now. And i hope i can use my AKG P120 microphone as well without any issues. Soon if all is well, i'd like to connect a midi controller and maybe 2-3 keyboards as well.
Mainly, I'll be performing on stage with my interface and guitar connected, so my primary requirement is stability.
Hope someone can briefly guide me through this, thank you and have a nice day.
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your Hack to reboot when you try to connect!
WiFi and the Frequencies it works with
Also Before you can Sign in your iCloud (Especially if you are using my EFI at GitHub) make sure to change that Serial number. You can use GenSMBios to generate MacBookPro15,3 info and replace in the EFI the one there is for installing only, but if you are using your own, test and see if you sign in with iCloud.
Tests to carry out are, Patching IntelHD4600 will go up to what version of Ventura… this is what needs to be done. But at least now it is known that OCLP 0.62 (or 0.61 as it also does work well), and Ventura 13.0 will function on a Haswell Graphics!
I have seen reports that Sonoma also works on Haswell, I will test with 14.0 to see how it goes.
Bluetooth workings well and with the Mighty Mouse makes the machine feel well see the screenShot attached.
I know the same trick will wotk for another Haswell pc or the like, first install Monterey, be sure all works well then spoof your SMBios to a higher supported one in Ventura and add Boot args, then do the installation.
Next projects will be Sonoma on same machine and also trying out the higher Ventura versions to see at what stage the OCLP will be able to patch the graphics.
All the Apps that are so far working well
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Finally ThinkPad L440 on Ventura, with Graphics Acceleration and how to do it!
Hi Hackintoshers, i finally managed to Install MacOS Ventura on a Haswell Laptop ThinkPad L440 and got Graphics Acceleration, and since i did not find anyone with a clear guide, i decided to put down one!
About the Mhack
https://preview.redd.it/4nrw68q9z8pe1.png?width=716&format=png&auto=webp&s=5267db859f3cbabba08355d51dace6704a2c8e75
I have been Hackintoshing since the days of tiger up to now and I think I have installed a Hackintosh of all those mac versions up to Ventura, but this Haswell on Ventura was proving to be challenging until i decided to give it time and try.
The signature (of the Machine):
ThinkPad L440 4^(th) Generation, corei7 i7-4710MQ /2.5GHz, 16GB DDR3 Ram, 256GB SSD, Full HD - 1920x1080, Graphics- IntelHD4600.
Bios:
UEFI Only /w CSM enabled (if this is disabled, you get gabled Screen at login page), Disable Security Chip, Memory protection Enabled, Virtualization enabled, All I/O ports enabled except fingerprint reader, Internal Device Access set to disable tamper detection, Disable Secure Boot, Sata set to AHCI, Disable Intel Smart Connect, Enable CPU Multiprocessing and Hyper-threading. This makes Bios set to boot macOS.
After seeing posts of people having installed Ventura on Haswell but with no clear direction on how to do it, and no one providing the clear way of doing it, I tried myself and always ended up stuck especially when it comes to installing Graphics with the OCLP’s root patching. I knew there was a way, till I decided to try out a number of options, from different OCLPs to versions of Ventura Installer, till I fell in the right track. So I decided to write about it for those who are in the road I had been walking.
This Installation is on MacOS Ventura 13.0, I tried it on macOS 13.6 and while it installed, could not get graphics to load desktop. So, I fell back to 13.0 which worked well and as a result I disabled updates so it doesn’t update until I have known up to which version intelHD4600 can still work and load well.
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What you need?
An external drive or USB with at least 16GB space, MacOS Ventura 13.0 installer, an EFI which works with Monterey on this machine, OCLP 0.62 or 0.61 (I tried OCLP 2.2 but it was not applying root patches, and kept bringing errors until I used 0.62. In my guess, versions from 0.5 to at least 0.62 will work.), you will also need another Mac or a Hack to prepare your installer or USB drive, you will also need a PC 4^(th) Gen, like mine (ThinkPad L440), If you are using an EFI that has been working with Ventura, then you will need an intel WiFi kext, and Bluetooth kext particularly for Ventura. You will also need GenSMBios to generate your Serial and SMBios for your Hack after installing. If you like, and have an L440 you can check my EFI that I uploaded on GitHub called Ventura-on-Thinkpad-L440 under user Ssos-K .
Pictures to show that graphics is accelerated are attached, bluetooth works as you can see from the magic mouse screenshot, wifi works also showed the frequencies.
What doesn’t work!
Bluetooth and the Mighty Mouse
From my Monterey build, the only thing so far, I see not working is the Camera, all other things I have tested are working. Surprising, I had a T460s (Skylake) running Ventura and Firefox was totally unusable as you could not see a single word from what you typed. Interestingly Here Firefox works well that I was able to even migrate my Firefox Data by signing into Firefox account and my bookmarks, history, logins all came and the machine works well, that once I see everything going well as I want, I will shift from Monterey to this as I had installed it as a test machine. Surprising (I don’t
Need Help Building a Hackintosh: Motherboard Alternatives and AMD CPU Options
I want to build a Hackintosh desktop. I already have a computer, but I plan to replace the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and SSD. I’m considering buying the same specifications listed here:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/buyersguide/building-a-customac-hackintosh-the-ultimate-buyers-guide/#CustoMac\_mATX
However, the recommended motherboard is very expensive and exceeds my budget. Are there any alternative motherboards I can use?
Additionally, I was thinking about using an AMD CPU. What would be the best hardware for an AMD-based Hackintosh?
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Found a preset for my laptop, however I have upgraded my RAM. Will the preset still work?
Hey there! I found a hackintosh preset OC folder for my Lifebook E744, but mine has 16 gigs of RAM while the preset was made for 8. How would I go about changing the preset to support 16 GB instead of 8 - or is that even needed? Thanks!
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Need help in booting opencore
Hi, i have made my efi today and followed all the instructions in the opencore guide but when i try to boot into the pendrive, first it showed vault not found. then i changed it to optional and now it is just stuck at the bios boot screen without any like the f12, f9 keys logo at the bottom, just the gigabyte logo and the insist on ultra durable logo. please help me, i am linking my efi here also.
system specs:
cpu: intel pentium gold g5400
gpu: integrated graphics, UHD 610
ram: 2x8gb crucial ddr4
mobo: gigabyte h310m s2 2.0
mobo bios version: f11
storage: 240gb pny ssd
macos version: macos sonoma
i was unable to find a few of the bios settings i needed to turn off and turn on.
EFI: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v2SwtbekteABJWTvpkpGxWbYP5vSgC93?usp=sharing
thankyou
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MacBook Air Monterey
I have a MacBook Air with Monterey that was given to me. Im trying to wipe it clean but when I hit command r a lock comes up on the screen any suggestions?
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MacOS 15 VM wont allow me to update my apple account settings
I am running a VM with macOS 15 using VMWare, i upgraded from a monterey vm but when trying to update my apple account settings, i press continue it loads for maybe 5 seconds and does nothing. Along with that, i can't just sign into iMessage either, i sign in and maybe 10 seconds later it kicks me out wanting me to sign in again
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Hack Dell Inspirion 15 5566
CPU: Intel Core i7-7500U
GPU: AMD Radeon R7 M445: (Not Supported)
SSD: 256gb MW
Wi-Fi: Intel
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Hackintosh em Acer Aspire 5 A515-57-55B8
Hello guys, could you help me? I never made a hackintosh because I never had the knowledge to do so. I would like to know if my notebook is compatible:
It's an Acer Aspire 5 A515-57-55B8
I5-12450H
HD Graphics 620
Would the notebook work with the standard wifi card? Is the battery life of a hackintosh good? Functions work normally?
How can I find installation help?
I apologize for my ignorance on the subject
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Would these specs work?
CPU:
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1335U
GPU:
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
NETWORK CONTROLLER:
Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211
thank yoU!!
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Help me I keep getting this error
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Is it worth an attempt?
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Stuck on prohibited sign
Hi everyone, I am stuck at the prohibited sign on my ASUS TUF FA506II laptop. I tried many methods but nothing worked. Can anyone help me?
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
GPU: AMD Vega iGPU, GTX 1650 Ti (disabled)
RAM: 32GB
SSD: Intel 660P 512GB
Wireless: Intel AX210
EFI: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SbrSLJY\_DOqROy9nY-i5xWEg3QV8MO4R/view?usp=sharing
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5500XT DisplayPort Flickering issue
Hello y'all! I'm a hackintosh newbie and my display is flickering. I'm running on sequoia and the display that's connected to my 5500XT using HDMI is running completely fine but the display that's connected through a DisplayPort cable its flickering and turning off randomly. I already added the "agdpmod=pikera" on my boot arg but that didn't fix it. Pls send help :(
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