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Table of Contents

• Specifications
• What's Working
• What's not Working
• BIOS Settings
• Kexts Used
• SSDTs Used
• Boot Arguments Used
• Screenshots
• Installation Steps
• Useful Software
• Credits
• Legal Disclaimer

Specifications

What's Working

What's not Working

BIOS Settings

• Dynamic/Switchable GPU
• Device Guard Disabled
• Secure Boot Disabled

Kexts Used

SSDTs Used

Created with SSDTTime on Windows 11

Boot Arguments Used

Screenshots

Installation Steps

1. Download OpenCore Config

Start by downloading the OpenCore configuration file provided in this repository.

2. Obtain the Necessary Kexts

Download all the required kexts from the "Used Kexts" list provided earlier. Once downloaded, copy them to the following directory: EFI -> OC -> Kexts

3. Download macOS Sonoma Recovery Environment

Use the macrecovery.py to download the macOS Sonoma 14.5 recovery environment.

4. Generate Serial Number and UUID

Use GenSMBIOS to generate a valid serial number and UUID.

5. Edit the OpenCore Config

Open the config.plist file using ProperTree. Navigate to Root -> PlatformInfo -> Generic. Enter the serial number and UUID you generated in the previous step.

6. Prepare the USB Drive

Format a USB drive to FAT32, then copy the following to the drive:

• The OpenCore configuration (both EFI and NVRAM folders)
• The macOS Sonoma 14.5 recovery environment (com.apple.recovery.boot folder)

7. Replace NootedRed.kext with WhateverGreen.kext

Replace NootedRed.kext file with WhateverGreen.kext. This is crucial for successfully booting into the recovery environment. Make new OC snapshot in ProperTree to reflect the change.

8. Boot from USB and Format SSD

Boot your machine from the USB drive. Once in the macOS recovery environment, format your target SSD to the APFS format using Disk Utility.

9. Install macOS

Begin the macOS installation on your freshly formatted SSD. If your system doesn’t have Wi-Fi support at this point, connect an Ethernet cable to ensure the recovery environment can download macOS files.

10. System Reboots During Installation

During the installation process, your machine will reboot multiple times. No user intervention is needed until the installation completes.

11. Create a User Account

After the macOS installation finishes, follow the setup process to create your user account.

12 Enable iGPU Support

To activate the integrated GPU (iGPU), replace WhateverGreen.kext with NootedRed.kext in your EFI folder. Again, make new OC snapshot in ProperTree to reflect the change.

13. Reboot from USB

Reboot the system from the USB drive. At this point, your iGPU should now be working.

14. Boot Without the USB Drive

To enable booting from the SSD without needing the USB drive, use MountEFI to mount the EFI partition of your SSD. Copy all files from the USB to the SSD’s EFI partition.

Useful Software

Credits

• kalkmann for Legion-5600H-Hackintosh guide
• yusufklncc for Lenovo-Legion-5-Hackintosh guide
• ChefKissInc for AMD Hackintosh Guide, ForgedInvariant.kext, NootedRed.kext
• Dortania for OpenCore Install Guide and OpenCore Legacy Patcher
• Acidanthera for OpenCore bootloader, macrecovery.py, AppleALC.kext, Lilu.kext, AppleMCEReporterDisabler.kext, BlueToolFixup.kext, BrightnessKeys.kext, NVMeFix, RestrictEvents.kext, VirtualSMC.kext, SMCBatteryManager and VoodooPS2Controller.kext
• CorpNewt for GenSMBIOS, SSDTTime, ProperTree, USBMap, and MountEFI
• AMD OS X for AMD Vanilla OpenCore kernel patches
• benbaker76 for Hackintool
• trulyspinach for SMCAMDProcessor.kext, AMDRyzenCPUPowerManagement.kext and AMD Power Gadget
• TechUnRestricted for WinDiskWriter
• OpenIntelWireless for AirportItlwm.kext, itlwm.kext, IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext and IntelBTPatcher.kext
• RattletraPM for GUX-RyzenXHCIFix
• Alex James for NoTouchID.kext
• Laura Müller for RealtekRTL8111.kext
• osy for USBWakeFixup.kext
• VoodooI2C for VoodooI2C.kext

Legal Disclaimer

This guide is provided solely for educational and testing purposes. The author does not condone or encourage any illegal activities, including but not limited to the violation of software license agreements, terms of service, or copyright laws. Building or using a Hackintosh — a non-Apple computer running macOS — may violate Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA) and could be illegal in certain jurisdictions.

By following this guide, you understand that you assume full responsibility for any legal consequences, technical issues, or damages that may arise, including but not limited to violations of Apple's terms of service, potential breaches of applicable laws, and the invalidation of warranties. The author is not liable for any losses, damages, legal actions, or technical malfunctions resulting from the use of this guide.

The author explicitly does not endorse or encourage the illegal use of macOS or other software in any way that infringes upon intellectual property rights, terms of service, or other legal agreements. The guide is intended to be used for testing in environments where such use is permitted.

Before proceeding, users are strongly advised to consult with a legal professional to understand the legality of building or using a Hackintosh in their specific region or jurisdiction. All actions undertaken by the reader are done at their own risk and discretion.

By using this guide, you agree that any risks involved are your own responsibility, and you indemnify the author from any legal or financial consequences that may arise from your actions.