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EFI Folder (Clover), and how to install a fully functioning Hackintoch of macOS Catalina on Dell latitude 5400

:warning: Disclaimer:

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Requirements

What will I needWhy
Dell 5400 or similiar modelsDuh
Access to a mac computer, or a macOS virtual machineTo download macOS catalina (8 GB) from the appstore, then create a bootable catalena USB
8 GB USBTo create a bootable macOS installation from
Backup your datamacOS installation requires formatting the entire drive

How/Tutorial

Important: The tutorial video below has the exact same process that works for the Dell Latitude 5400, the only difference is with the EFI folder used, the EFI folder and the EFI Agent app that you will need for Dell 5400 is in this github repo.

:warning: Mandatory BIOS settings

Main SectionOptionRecommended value
GeneralBoot SequenceBoot List Option = UEFI (-> Boot Sequence list will be set accordingly)
GeneralUEFI Boot Path SecurityNever (or whatever other value)
System ConfigurationSATA OperationAHCI
System ConfigurationUSB PowerShareEnable USB PowerShare = On
System ConfigurationKeyboard illuminationBright = On (or any desired value)
System ConfigurationKeyboard Backlight on ACAny desired setting
System ConfigurationKeyboard Backlight on BatteryAny desired setting
VideoLCD BrightnessWhatever settings you prefer
SecuritySMM Security MitigatorOff
Power ManagementEnable lid SwitchOn
Power ManagementPrimary Battery Charge ConfigurationExpress Charge (or any other choice)
Virtualization SupportVT for Direct I/O Disabled

Issues

:construction: Issue:wrench: Fix
No Wifi and bluetooth<ul><li>You will need an external wifi usb adapter (Like TL-WN725N)</li><li>or Replace the internal wifi card with a supported one</li></ul>
How can I dual boot with windows or linuxWatch the tutorial video
Can't boot after changing EFICopy EFI folder (exists in this repo) to a USB and rename USB "EFI" then boot from it
Laptop doesn't sleep after closing (lid switch)Apply mandatory bios settings mentioned above
Audio jack IssuesExecute the JACK_FIX script (exists in this repo /FIXES folder) cd TOOLS;sudo ./JACK_FIX
Audio cuts suddenly sometimesSystem preferences > Sound
Issues with trackpad (freeze or lag)Use a usb or bluetooth mouse
No touch screenOpen this repo in terminal: cd TOOLS;sudo ./INSTALL_TOUCH
No HDMIN/A
No SD card readerN/A

What works

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