| 🍎 Hackintosh Guide (AMD) | | | Complete Step-by-Step Installation Guide | | | Welcome! This guide follows the installation process shown in my YouTube video. Every major step includes the timestamp where I explain it in the video, so if you get stuck, you can quickly jump to that section. | | | ⚠️ Disclaimer | | | This guide is for educational purposes only. | | | Always back up your important data before modifying partitions or installing a new operating system. | | | Hardware compatibility varies from PC to PC. | | | Step 1 – Check Compatibility (🕒 1:38) | | | Before doing anything, make sure your hardware is compatible with Hackintosh. | | | Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher | | | https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher | | | Documentation | | | https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/START.html | | | What to do | | | Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher. | | | Run the hardware compatibility check. | | | Verify your CPU, GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and storage are supported. | | | Continue only if your hardware is compatible. | | | Step 2 – Generate the EFI Folder (🕒 2:55) | | | Tool | | | OpenCore Legacy Patcher | | | Download: | | | https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher | | | What to do | | | Open OpenCore Legacy Patcher. | | | Build your EFI. | | | Save the generated EFI folder. | | | Step 3 – USB Mapping (🕒 3:04) | | | Download USBToolBox | | | https://github.com/USBToolBox/tool | | | What to do | | | Download USBToolBox. | | | Plug your USB drive into every USB port one by one. | | | Generate the USB map. | | | Copy the generated USB mapping files into your EFI folder. | | | Step 4 – Edit config.plist (🕒 5:11) | | | Download OC Auxiliary Tools | | | https://github.com/ic005k/OCAuxiliaryTools | | | What to do | | | Open your EFI folder. | | | Open config.plist. | | | Apply the required configuration changes. | | | Save the file. | | | Step 5 – Create the Bootable USB (🕒 5:21) | | | Download Rufus | | | https://rufus.ie | | | What to do | | | Format the USB drive. | | | Create the bootable USB. | | | Copy your EFI folder to the USB. | | | Step 6 – Download macOS Recovery (🕒 5:37) | | | Download OpenCorePkg | | | https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg | | | Official Windows Guide | | | https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/installer-guide/windows-install.html | | | What to do | | | Download OpenCorePkg. | | | Open the Utilities/macrecovery folder. | | | Open Command Prompt in that folder. | | | Run the macrecovery.py command for your macOS version (see the official guide above). | | | Wait for the recovery files to download. | | | Copy the downloaded recovery files to your USB. | | | Step 7 – Partition Your SSD (🕒 6:15) | | | Open Windows Disk Management. | | | Shrink your Windows partition. | | | Create a new partition. | | | Allocate at least 50 GB (100 GB recommended). | | | Step 8 – BIOS Settings (🕒 6:28) | | | Disable Secure Boot. | | | Set your USB drive as the first boot device. | | | Save changes and restart. | | | Step 9 – First Boot (🕒 7:34) | | | Boot from the USB drive. | | | Select EFI Boot. | | | Choose the macOS installer. | | | Wait for Recovery to load. | | | Step 10 – Disable NotedRed (🕒 7:57) | | | Tool | | | OC Auxiliary Tools | | | https://github.com/ic005k/OCAuxiliaryTools | | | What to do | | | Open config.plist. | | | Disable the NotedRed kext. | | | Save the file. | | | Restart the installer. | | | Step 11 – Install macOS (🕒 8:23) | | | Open Disk Utility. | | | Format the target partition as APFS. | | | Install macOS. | | | Wait for the installation to complete. | | | Step 12 – Internet Setup (🕒 8:39) | | | Connect using Ethernet, or | | | Enable USB/Wi-Fi tethering from your phone. | | | Complete the macOS setup. | | | Step 13 – Post Installation (🕒 9:21) | | | OpenCore Legacy Patcher Post-Install Guide | | | https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/POST-INSTALL.html | | | What to do | | | Copy the EFI folder from your USB to your internal EFI partition. | | | Re-enable the NotedRed kext. | | | Save the configuration. | | | Restart your computer. | | | Remove the USB drive and verify that macOS boots from the internal drive. |
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