Awesome
macOS on Thinkpad X1 Carbon 7th Generation, Model 20QE*
<h2 align="center"> ➡️ The latest OpenCore config for X1C7 is <a href="https://github.com/aidanchandra/x1c7-hackintosh">aidanchandra / x1c7-hackintosh</a></h2>Aidan Chandra @aidanchandra and I created a almost fully working HackBookPro.
The DEPRECATED README:
<details> <summary><strong> show/hide README </strong></summary> <h2 align="center"> ‼️ Forked from Tyler Nguyen's repo <a href="https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh">x1c6-hackintosh</a> ‼️</h3> <p align="center"> If this helped you. Please consider donating to <a href="https://github.com/tylernguyen">@tylernguyen / x1c6-hackintosh </a>. <br> <a href="https://tylerspaper.com/support">❤️ Sponsor Tyler Nguyen</a> </p>Note: I did not update most of the docs (for X1C7 / X1 Carbon 7th Gen) yet 🙄
Check out Tyler's blog tylerspaper.com
READ THE ENTIRE README.MD BEFORE YOU START.
I am not responsible for any damages you may cause.
Should you find an error, or improve anything, be it in the config itself or in the my documentation, please consider opening an issue or a pull request to contribute.
I AM A ONE MAN TEAM, AND A FULL TIME STUDENT. SO, I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND OR HELP YOU IN A TIMELY MANNER. BUT, I PROMISE I WILL GET TO YOU EVENTUALLY. PLEASE UNDERSTAND.
Lastly, if my work here helped you. Please consider donating to Tyler. <br>
❤️ Sponsor Tyler Nguyen
Update
Recent | Changelog Archive
2020-6-1
Changed
- OpenCore to 0.5.9
- Upgraded various Acidanthera kexts.
- Recompiled various SSDT with new iasl libraries.
- Replaced
SSDT-EXT3withSSDT-LED - Change SSDT OEM ID to
tylerto somewhat track distributions and usage across various projects
SUMMARY:
In short, x1c7-hackintosh is very stable and is currently my daily driver. I fully recommend this project to anyone looking for a MacBook alternative.
| working | Device / Step | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| ☑️ | Basic Setup | Working base config in EFI-install_USB, see release EFI-install_USB |
| ✅ | Booting Clover Bootloader | |
| ✅ | Booting macOS installer | |
| ✅ | Installed to HD | |
| <p> Post-Install <p> | ||
| ✅ | Graphics | Working in EFI-install_USB <br> ⚠️ ToDo: Fix HiDPI (I have 1080p display, so for me low prio) |
| ✅ | Touchpad | Requires VoodooI2C with XOSI ACPI patch |
| ✅ | Trackpoint | Requires VoodooPS2 |
| ✅ | Keyboard | Requires VoodooPS2 |
| ❌ | Keyboard-Multimedia Fn keys | Partially - need ACPI for ThinkpadAssistant |
| ✅ | WiFi | With itlwm [OpenIntelWireless]. Requires companion app HeliPort |
| ❌ | Bluetooth | IntelBluetoothFirmware might depend on AirportItlwm, that requires Apple's secure boot |
| ❌ | WWAN | DISABLED at BIOS |
| ✅ | Ethernet | vie bundled USB-C adapter with IntelMausi |
| ✅ | Hibernation | |
| ❌ | HDMI output | checked on 2021-02-19 |
| ✅ | USB A / USB C | |
| ✅ | Thunderbolt 3 | |
| ❌ | Webcam | checked on 2021-02-19 |
| ✅ | Audio | ✅ Internal Speaker and Headphones / Line in <br> ⚠️ Internal Microphone not working <br> Realtek ALC285, layout 11, 21, 31 (all seem to work equal) ➡️ boot-args: alcid=11 |
| ❓ | iCloud (App Store, iMessage, FaceTime, etc) | |
| ❓ | HiDPI, Handoff, Sidecar | |
| ❌ | Fingerprint Reader | |
| ❓ | Power Management Optimizations | ⚠️ Like @tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh, Issue #28 |
✅ Fully functional; ❓Untested, might work; ❌ Non-functional
For more information regarding certain features, please refer to docs/3_README-POSTinstallation.md
NEEDED:
A macOS machine would be VERY useful: to create install drives, and for when your ThinkPad cannot boot. Though it is not completely necessary.
Flash drive, 16GB or more.
Xcode works fine for editing plist files, but I prefer PlistEdit Pro.
MaciASL, for patching ACPI tables.
IOJones, for diagnosis.
Hackintool, for diagnosis.
WHERE TO START:
Explore links included this README, especially those in references and other x1c6-hackintosh repos.
Once you are ready, follow the series of README files included docs/.
1_README-HARDWAREandBIOS: Requirements before starting.
2_README-installMEDIA: Creating the macOS install drive.
3_README-POSTinstallation: Settings and tweaks post installation.
4_README-ACPIpatching: The hardest and most time consuming part, patching the system ACPI table for battery status, brightness, sleep, thunderbolt, thunderbolt hotplugging, etc...
5_README-other.md: for other notices
- While you can plug-and-play most of my hotpatches if you have an x1c6, I still suggest that you dump and disassemble your own DSDT. This is imprortant as your DSDT maybe different from mine. And furthermore, you get to learn more about what's actually going on.
MY SPECIFICATIONS:
Again: This are my hardware specs of 20QES01L00:
Refer to ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_7th_Gen_Spec.PDF for possible stock ThinkPad X1 7th Gen configurations. <br>
Source: Lenovo Product Specification Reference (PSREF) [psref.lenovo.com]
| Processor Number | Code Name | # of Cores | # of Threads | Base Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency | Cache | Memory Types | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i7-8565U | Whiskey Lake <br>(based on Coffee Lake) | 4 | 8 | 1.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 8 MB | LPDDR3-2133 | Intel UHD 620 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Right USB Always On) |
| 2x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort) [Max 5120x2880 @60Hz] | |
| HDMI 1.4b (Max 4096x2160 @24Hz) | |
| Ethernet | via ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2: I219-LM Ethernet (vPro) |
| WLAN + BT | Intel Wireless-AC 9560, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| WWAN(optional) | - |
| Display | 14.0" (355mm) HDR HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Camera | IR and HD720p camera with ThinkShutte |
| Audio | Realtek ALC3286 codec <br> Linux: Realtek ALC285, layout 11, 21, 31 ; @acidanthera/AppleALC > Supported codecs [Github] |
| Fingerprint reader | ✔️ |
| NFC (optional) | ✔️ |
Further Specs:
- TrackPoint: PS/2
- TrackPad: PS/2
- Thunderbolt: Intel JHL6540 (Alpine Ridge 4C) Thunderbolt 3 Bridge (?)
NOTE: The WWAN M.2 slot does NOT support SSDs. "If you do manage to fit something in there, you'll be presented with this whitelist error when you try and power the laptop on" source and photos by @acoutts [Github]
Read These (References):
- dortania Hackintosh guides
- The Vanilla Laptop Guide
- Daliansky's Hackintool tutorial.
- Getting Started with ACPI
- WhateverGreen Intel HD Manual
OTHER x1c7-hackintosh REPOSITORIES:
acoutts / x1c7-hackintosh who brought me on this project.
jaehxx0925 / X1C7-Hackintosh Working Clover for Catalina
x1c6-hackintosh <br>
zhtengw/EFI-for-X1C6-hackintosh
Colton-Ko/macOS-ThinkPad-X1C6
Create a pull request if you like to be added, final decision at my discreation.
CONTACT:
https://tylerspaper.com/contact
Signal: (202)-644-9951 *This is a Signal ONLY number. You will not get a reply of you text me at this number.
DONATE AND SUPPORT:
https://tylerspaper.com/support
Credits and Thank You:
Tyler Nguyen @tylernguyen
@Colton-Ko for the great features template.
@stevezhengshiqi for the one-key-cpufriend script.
@corpnewt for CPUFriendFriend.
@Sniki and @goodwin for ALCPlugFix.
@xzhih for one-key-hidpi.
@daliansky for all the hotpatches.
@velaar for your continual support and contributions.
The greatest thank you and appreciation to @Acidanthera, without whom's work, none of this would be possible.
And to everyone else who supports and uses my project.
Please let me know if I missed you.
</details>