How to Install Mac OS on PC - Hackintosh Beginner Overview 2021
This is a complete overview of installing Mac OS on a PC with Opencore! Watch this if you are unsure about whether you want to build a Hackintosh. This video will show you exactly what is involved. We will also cover common pitfalls and problems, so that you know exactly what you're getting yourself into! Keep in mind that this is not a step by step guide for any specific hardware, but an overview over the entire process.
Resources:
Getting lost with all the tech words and acronyms and hardware talk? Watch this video first: Easy Hackintosh Hardware Guide for Beginners - • Easy Hackintosh Hardware Guide for Beginners
The Guide I refer to all the time:
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-I...
A Step by Step guide that also works for the parts I used here:
• OPENCORE CATALINA Z390 Gigabyte Designare ...
The EFI folder I used for my build (Descriptions in German):
https://www.hackintosh-forum.de/forum...
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You can also check out the accompanying blog post that summarises the hardware aspects in a written searchable format: https://www.lillyschwartz.com/2021/05...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:10 Choosing a Mac OS version
4:33 Making a bootable install usb stick
7:31 Creating the bootloader
15:28 Booting from the install USB stick
18:31 Installing Mac OS
21:25 Warning! Does Apple care?
22:23 Post Install Configuration
25:09 Using prebuilt EFI folders
28:07 Troubleshooting
30:52 Fixing Sleep
32:59 Should you use prebuilt EFIs?!
34:08 Making Updates
35:47 Making a bootable backup drive
36:21 When should you make updates?
37:16 Windows Dual Boot
39:39 How well does it run?
40:20 What if you need more help?
41:47 Outro
43:06 Bloopers
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