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If you're using one of these computers with OS X Mavericks or later, you can install macOS Catalina. Your Mac also needs at least 4GB of memory and 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier. Learn how to upgrade to macOS Catalina.
Hackintosh Build Guide for OSX Catalina - 10.15 Prerequisites My System Specs Step One: Make a Catalina Bootable USB (the mac approved way) Step Two: Clover Configuration on your USB Get Clover and your kexts (drivers for mac) Minimum Extras for my build USB Drive Config Copying Files to EFI partition on Hackintosh macOS Catalina USB Installer.
Install macOS Catalina Hackintosh on AMD FX 8350 with OpenCore 0.5.9 July 13, 2020 admin Mac 6 With the new release of OpenCore 0.5.9, I think I need to try that I will still be able to install macOS Catalina Hackintosh on AMD FX 8350 processor.
Getting WiFi to work on a hackintosh is a really difficult task. Either you'll have to be lucky or crafty when building a hackintosh to do this. I researched on WiFi fix for hackintosh about an year and finally I succeeded.
Luckily, there is a utility called macOS Catalina Patcher, which lets you download the complete setup file from Apple's servers. Here is how you can use this app to get a copy of macOS Catalina.
Download macOS Catalina and install on PC-Hackintosh and in macOS Catalina 10.15. There are some changes that you should know about it. Most of the great thing that you may like in Mac with great experience, Music, TV, The three nice changes in Mac all new Apps, iPad Apps for Mac, Sidecar turns your iPad into the second screen, Voice control, New music App, The Apple TV App, The Apple.
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Mac miniMac ProMacOS (Currently Catalina 10.15.6) working on ThinkPad X230

Status: Work In Progress
DISCLAIMER: Read the entire README before you start. I am not responsible for any damages you may cause.
IntroductionMy hardware

SpecificationsDetail
Computer modelLenovo ThinkPad X230 (Type: 2325)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-3520M (2C4T, 2.9/3.6Ghz, 4MB)
MemoryCrucial 16GB DDR3L 1867MHz, dual-channel
Hard DiskCrucial BX500 3D-NAND 240GB
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
Display12.5' HD (1366x768) TN - B125XW01.V0
AudioRealtek ALC3202 (Layout-id: 18)
EthernetIntel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
WIFI+BTAzureWave AW-CB160H (BCM94360HMB)
Keyboard6-row, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
DockThinkPad UltraBase Series 3
Hardware compatibilityThis EFI will suit any X230 regardless of CPU model, amount of RAM, display resolution, and internal storage.
Optional custom CPU Power Management guide (see below post-install)
Modified1440p display models should change NVRAM>>Add>>7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82>>UIScale: 2
X220 7-row keyboard should use : SSDT-X220-KBD.aml
Install Usb Catalina HackintoshMain softwareComponentVersion
MacOS Catalina10.15.6 (19G2021)
OpenCore0.6.1
Kernel extensionsKextVersion
AirportBrcmFixup2.0.9
AppleALC1.5.2
BrcmPatchRAM2.5.4
EFICheckDisabler0.5.0
IntelMausi1.0.3
Lilu1.4.7
USBPorts
VirtualSMC1.1.6
VoodooPS2Controller2.1.6
WhateverGreen1.4.2
UEFI driversDriverVersion
HfsPlus.efiOcBinaryData
OpenRuntime.efiOpenCorePkg 0.6.1
InstallationHow to install macOSTo install macOS follow the guides provided by Dortania
Useful tools by CorpNewt and headkaze
Complete EFI is available in the releases page
BIOS settings :100:A simple method to install a modified BIOS is available here (no external programmer required).
MainSub #1Sub #2Sub #3Setting
ConfigNetworkWake On LanDisabled
Serial ATA (SATA)ModeAHCI
AdvancedSystem Agent (SA) configurationGraphics ConfigurationDVMT Pre-Allocated128MB
DVMT Total Gfx MemMAX
SecuritySecurity ChipDisabled
Memory ProtectionExecution PreventionEnabled
Anti-TheftCurrent SettingDisabled
ComputraceCurrent SettingDisabled
Secure BootDisabled
StartupUEFI/Legacy BootUEFI Only
CSM SupportDisabled
Post-installGenerate your own SMBIOSFor setting up the SMBIOS info, use GenSMBIOS
Run GenSMBIOS, pick option 1 for downloading MacSerial and Option 3 for selecting out SMBIOS
MacBookPro10,2
Open Config.plist, find PlatformInfo >> Generic
The Serial part gets copied to SystemSerialNumber.
The Board Serial part gets copied to MLB.
The SmUUID part gets copied to SystemUUID.
Reminder that you want either an invalid serial or valid serial numbers but those not in use, you want to get a message back like: 'Invalid Serial' or 'Purchase Date not Validated'Apple Check Coverage
CPU power managementRecommended additional steps to improve battery life with optimized CPU power management:
Open Terminal, copy and paste the following command:
A customized SSDT.aml for your specific machine will now be in the directory /Users/yourusername/Library/ssdtPRGen
Rename to SSDT-PM.aml , and copy to EFI/OC/ACPI/
Open Config.plist, enable ACPI>>Add>>SSDT-PM.aml
Reboot
USB ports mapIf you are using different model and alternative kext from Other folder does not work for you. Try:
Fully functioning multimedia Fn keysDownload and install ThinkpadAssistant
Open the app and check the launch on login option
Use PrtSc key as Screenshot shortcutGo under SystemPreferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Screenshots
Click on Screenshot and recording options key map
Press PrtSc on your keyboard (it should came out as F13)
Mac bootloader GUIDownload Binary Resources and OpenCanopy.efi
Copy the Resources folder to EFI/OC
Add OpenCanopy.efi to EFI/OC/Drivers
Make these changes inside config.plist:Misc >> Boot >> PickerMode: External
Misc >> Boot >> PickerAttributes:1
UEFI >> Drivers and add OpenCanopy.efi
StatusWhat's working :white_check_mark: Battery Percentage
 Bluetooth
 Brightness
 Camera
 CPU Power Management
 Dock Support ThinkPad UltraSeries 3
 GPU Intel HD 4000 Graphics QE/CI
 Intel Ethernet
 Keyboard Volume and brightness hotkeys
 Sleep/Wake
 Sound Automatic headphone detection, mute, volume controls fully working
 Touchpad 1-4 fingers swipe works
 TrackPoint Works perfectly. Just like on Windows or Linux
 eGPU (Thanks lese9855 have confirmed it #11)
What's not working :warning: Fingerprint Reader
 VGA
 SD Card Reader (Disable with SSDT-SDC.aml)
Bug tracker :heavy_exclamation_mark: Trackpoint not working after wake from sleep
CreditsApple for macOS
Acidanthera for all the kexts/utilities that they made

Specifications	Detail
Computer model	Lenovo ThinkPad X230 (Type: 2325)
Processor	Intel Core i7-3520M (2C4T, 2.9/3.6Ghz, 4MB)
Memory	Crucial 16GB DDR3L 1867MHz, dual-channel
Hard Disk	Crucial BX500 3D-NAND 240GB
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display	12.5' HD (1366x768) TN - B125XW01.V0
Audio	Realtek ALC3202 (Layout-id: `18`)
Ethernet	Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
WIFI+BT	AzureWave AW-CB160H (BCM94360HMB)
Keyboard	6-row, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
Dock	ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3

Component	Version
MacOS Catalina	10.15.6 (19G2021)
OpenCore	0.6.1

Kext	Version
AirportBrcmFixup	2.0.9
AppleALC	1.5.2
BrcmPatchRAM	2.5.4
EFICheckDisabler	0.5.0
IntelMausi	1.0.3
Lilu	1.4.7
USBPorts
VirtualSMC	1.1.6
VoodooPS2Controller	2.1.6
WhateverGreen	1.4.2

Driver	Version
HfsPlus.efi	OcBinaryData
OpenRuntime.efi	OpenCorePkg 0.6.1

Main	Sub #1	Sub #2	Sub #3	Setting
Config	Network	Wake On Lan	Disabled
Serial ATA (SATA)	Mode	AHCI
Advanced	System Agent (SA) configuration	Graphics Configuration	DVMT Pre-Allocated	128MB
DVMT Total Gfx Mem	MAX
Security	Security Chip	Disabled
Memory Protection	Execution Prevention	Enabled
Anti-Theft	Current Setting	Disabled
Computrace	Current Setting	Disabled
Secure Boot	Disabled
Startup	UEFI/Legacy Boot	UEFI Only
CSM Support	Disabled

Status: Work In Progress
DISCLAIMER: Read the entire README before you start. I am not responsible for any damages you may cause.
IntroductionMy hardwareSpecificationsDetail
Computer modelLenovo ThinkPad X230 (Type: 2325)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-3520M (2C4T, 2.9/3.6Ghz, 4MB)
MemoryCrucial 16GB DDR3L 1867MHz, dual-channel
Hard DiskCrucial BX500 3D-NAND 240GB
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
Display12.5' HD (1366x768) TN - B125XW01.V0
AudioRealtek ALC3202 (Layout-id: 18)
EthernetIntel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
WIFI+BTAzureWave AW-CB160H (BCM94360HMB)
Keyboard6-row, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
DockThinkPad UltraBase Series 3
Hardware compatibilityThis EFI will suit any X230 regardless of CPU model, amount of RAM, display resolution, and internal storage.
Optional custom CPU Power Management guide (see below post-install)
Modified1440p display models should change NVRAM>>Add>>7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82>>UIScale: 2
X220 7-row keyboard should use : SSDT-X220-KBD.aml
Install Usb Catalina HackintoshMain softwareComponentVersion
MacOS Catalina10.15.6 (19G2021)
OpenCore0.6.1
Kernel extensionsKextVersion
AirportBrcmFixup2.0.9
AppleALC1.5.2
BrcmPatchRAM2.5.4
EFICheckDisabler0.5.0
IntelMausi1.0.3
Lilu1.4.7
USBPorts
VirtualSMC1.1.6
VoodooPS2Controller2.1.6
WhateverGreen1.4.2
UEFI driversDriverVersion
HfsPlus.efiOcBinaryData
OpenRuntime.efiOpenCorePkg 0.6.1
InstallationHow to install macOSTo install macOS follow the guides provided by Dortania
Useful tools by CorpNewt and headkaze
Complete EFI is available in the releases page
BIOS settings :100:A simple method to install a modified BIOS is available here (no external programmer required).
MainSub #1Sub #2Sub #3Setting
ConfigNetworkWake On LanDisabled
Serial ATA (SATA)ModeAHCI
AdvancedSystem Agent (SA) configurationGraphics ConfigurationDVMT Pre-Allocated128MB
DVMT Total Gfx MemMAX
SecuritySecurity ChipDisabled
Memory ProtectionExecution PreventionEnabled
Anti-TheftCurrent SettingDisabled
ComputraceCurrent SettingDisabled
Secure BootDisabled
StartupUEFI/Legacy BootUEFI Only
CSM SupportDisabled
Post-installGenerate your own SMBIOSFor setting up the SMBIOS info, use GenSMBIOS
Run GenSMBIOS, pick option 1 for downloading MacSerial and Option 3 for selecting out SMBIOS
MacBookPro10,2
Open Config.plist, find PlatformInfo >> Generic
The Serial part gets copied to SystemSerialNumber.
The Board Serial part gets copied to MLB.
The SmUUID part gets copied to SystemUUID.
Reminder that you want either an invalid serial or valid serial numbers but those not in use, you want to get a message back like: 'Invalid Serial' or 'Purchase Date not Validated'Apple Check Coverage
CPU power managementRecommended additional steps to improve battery life with optimized CPU power management:
Open Terminal, copy and paste the following command:
A customized SSDT.aml for your specific machine will now be in the directory /Users/yourusername/Library/ssdtPRGen
Rename to SSDT-PM.aml , and copy to EFI/OC/ACPI/
Open Config.plist, enable ACPI>>Add>>SSDT-PM.aml
Reboot
USB ports mapIf you are using different model and alternative kext from Other folder does not work for you. Try:
Fully functioning multimedia Fn keysDownload and install ThinkpadAssistant
Open the app and check the launch on login option
Use PrtSc key as Screenshot shortcutGo under SystemPreferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Screenshots
Click on Screenshot and recording options key map
Press PrtSc on your keyboard (it should came out as F13)
Mac bootloader GUIDownload Binary Resources and OpenCanopy.efi
Copy the Resources folder to EFI/OC
Add OpenCanopy.efi to EFI/OC/Drivers
Make these changes inside config.plist:Misc >> Boot >> PickerMode: External
Misc >> Boot >> PickerAttributes:1
UEFI >> Drivers and add OpenCanopy.efi
StatusWhat's working :white_check_mark: Battery Percentage
 Bluetooth
 Brightness
 Camera
 CPU Power Management
 Dock Support ThinkPad UltraSeries 3
 GPU Intel HD 4000 Graphics QE/CI
 Intel Ethernet
 Keyboard Volume and brightness hotkeys
 Sleep/Wake
 Sound Automatic headphone detection, mute, volume controls fully working
 Touchpad 1-4 fingers swipe works
 TrackPoint Works perfectly. Just like on Windows or Linux
 eGPU (Thanks lese9855 have confirmed it #11)
What's not working :warning: Fingerprint Reader
 VGA
 SD Card Reader (Disable with SSDT-SDC.aml)
Bug tracker :heavy_exclamation_mark: Trackpoint not working after wake from sleep
CreditsApple for macOS
Acidanthera for all the kexts/utilities that they made
Rehabman and Daliansky for the patches and guides and kexts
Catalina Hackintosh GuideGeorge Kushnir for modified BIOS
Catalina Hackintosh OpencoreDortania for for the OpenCore Install Guide
Niresh Catalina HackintoshMSzturc for ThinkpadAssistant
simprecicchiani for inspirational ThinkPad configurations