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 ==== Installation Guides ==== ==== Installation Guides ====
  
-  * [[https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Desktop-Guide/|OpenCore Desktop Guide.]] Use this if you are coming from Clover, but it should also double as a Vanilla guide. +  * [[https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide//|OpenCore Install Guide.]] Use this if you are coming from Clover, and also if you're doing a vanilla installation. 
-  * [[https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Desktop-Guide/tree/master/clover-conversion|A companion to the OpenCore guide to convert from the older Clover bootloader installation.]] +  * [[https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Install-Guide/tree/master/clover-conversion|A companion to the OpenCore guide to convert from the older Clover bootloader installation.]]
-  * [[https://dortania.github.io/vanilla-laptop-guide/|OpenCore Vanilla Laptop Guide.]] This is also a must-read, even if you are not using a laptop, because some methods in here are more up to date as of this writing than the desktop guide. +
-  * [[https://1revenger1.gitbook.io/laptop-guide/|Another OpenCore Vanilla Laptop Guide.]] Once again, must-read to cross-reference all information.+
  
 [[https://hackintosh-multiboot.gitbook.io/hackintosh-multiboot/|Dual/Multibooting OSes]] [[https://hackintosh-multiboot.gitbook.io/hackintosh-multiboot/|Dual/Multibooting OSes]]
 +
 +[[https://dortania.github.io/Wireless-Buyers-Guide/|Wireless Buyers Guide]]
  
 [[https://github.com/ITzTravelInTime/TINU|GUI USB Drive Creator]] [[https://github.com/ITzTravelInTime/TINU|GUI USB Drive Creator]]
  
 ===== Things that have changed ===== ===== Things that have changed =====
 +
 +==== Since macOS 14 - Sonoma ====
 +
 +Major droppage of older Intel CPUs, Broadcom WiFi Chipsets (Apple native hardware for Handoff capabilities). For myself at least, this is where the road ends. I can certainly build a newer hack, but we're now on the last round of Intel-released Macs that are left compatible.
 +
 +==== Since macOS 13 - Ventura ====
 +
 +Mostly just compatibility dropping of older GPUs and CPUs.
  
 ==== Since announcement of Apple moving to ARM architecture Apple processors ==== ==== Since announcement of Apple moving to ARM architecture Apple processors ====
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 Chill.. first off. It means that we may be seeing the end of Hackintoshing, but that is going to be roughly a decade down the line. Apple is not going to give up on Intel completely. As long as there are Macs that are being supported that use Intel-based processors, this will be around. This is also not to say that devs can spoof the CPU by that point either.. Many a hackintosh builds are using the ever-popular AMD Ryzen processors (Ryzentoshes) currently. If you notice, original Mac Pros are still being supported (albeit just MacPro 5,1, but still) and countless other models will be for some time, especially the new models that have just come out using Intel's processors. Apple will not alienate their customer base overnight. So, if you're looking to start fresh, use a latest gen Intel processor! Or, if you're feeling adventurous, check out the AMD builds. Chill.. first off. It means that we may be seeing the end of Hackintoshing, but that is going to be roughly a decade down the line. Apple is not going to give up on Intel completely. As long as there are Macs that are being supported that use Intel-based processors, this will be around. This is also not to say that devs can spoof the CPU by that point either.. Many a hackintosh builds are using the ever-popular AMD Ryzen processors (Ryzentoshes) currently. If you notice, original Mac Pros are still being supported (albeit just MacPro 5,1, but still) and countless other models will be for some time, especially the new models that have just come out using Intel's processors. Apple will not alienate their customer base overnight. So, if you're looking to start fresh, use a latest gen Intel processor! Or, if you're feeling adventurous, check out the AMD builds.
  
-==== Since Catalina 10.15.6 ====+==== Since macOS 12 - Monterey ==== 
 + 
 +https://dortania-github-io.thrrip.space/OpenCore-Install-Guide/extras/monterey.html#table-of-contents 
 +Dropped GPU support for NVidia Kepler-based 6xx-7xx GPUs 
 + 
 +=== Secure Boot === 
 + 
 +OTA Updates are a little restricted if your SMBIOS is supposed to have a T2 secure chip in it. You must have secure boot enabled, and set an additional setting in config. TL:DR don't use an SMBIOS that expects a T2 chip from a real mac. 
 +==== Since macOS 11 - Big Sur ==== 
 + 
 +https://dortania.github.io/hackintosh/updates/2020/11/12/bigsur-new.html 
 +==== Since Catalina 10.15 ==== 
 + 
 +https://www.reddit.com/r/hackintosh/comments/den28t/whats_new_in_macos_catalina/
  
 === End of x86 based software support === === End of x86 based software support ===
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 === GPU changes after incremental updates === === GPU changes after incremental updates ===
    
-After watching the [[https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/update.html#updating-macos|notes on the changes between each update]] of Catalina, it's very imperative to note what adjustments you'll need to make to ensure your GPU will play nice. Mostly it deals with DRM-related issues, but do read it before making the switch.+After watching the [[https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/update.html#updating-macos|notes on the changes between each update]] of Catalina, it's very imperative to note what adjustments you'll need to make to ensure your GPU will play nice. Mostly it deals with DRM-related issues, and making sure your kexts are up to date. Do read it before making the switch. 
 + 
 +=== OpenCore Min/Max versions in config for APFS === 
 + 
 +I have to pin down the exact version change, but under UEFI → APFS, MinVersion and MinDate need to be set, otherwise your partitions won't be found. 
 + 
 +I set mine to -1 for now, as I don't know when I'd need to boot into an earlier OS now that I am full APFS. It is once again a reminder that once you go APFS, you're really locked in going forward. There is that line of delineation that starts at High Sierra. 
 + 
 +https://dortania-github-io.thrrip.space/OpenCore-Install-Guide/config.plist/kaby-lake.html#apfs
  
-==== Since Mojave Final 10.14.6 ====+==== Since Mojave 10.14 ====
  
 === New Bootloader === === New Bootloader ===
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 Nvidia stopped making Web Drivers for macOS in Mojave. Bickering aside, you now need to use an AMD GPU or an onboard Intel/AMD GPU for native support. There are ways to patch macOS to use the Nvidia GPU still, but save yourself a headache and get natively supported GPUs. Nvidia stopped making Web Drivers for macOS in Mojave. Bickering aside, you now need to use an AMD GPU or an onboard Intel/AMD GPU for native support. There are ways to patch macOS to use the Nvidia GPU still, but save yourself a headache and get natively supported GPUs.
  
-==== Since High Sierra Final 13.6.5 ====+==== Since High Sierra 10.13 ====
 <note warning>The main change to keep in mind is: APFS <note warning>The main change to keep in mind is: APFS
  
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 Two kexts that stick out are WhateverGreen (GPU patcher), and ALCAudio (On-board Audio patcher). Two kexts that stick out are WhateverGreen (GPU patcher), and ALCAudio (On-board Audio patcher).
  
-Lilu Pliugin list+Lilu Plugin list
 https://github.com/acidanthera/Lilu/blob/master/KnownPlugins.md https://github.com/acidanthera/Lilu/blob/master/KnownPlugins.md
  
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 ==== Prepping for the upgrade ====  ==== Prepping for the upgrade ==== 
 +
 +  * Use git to download the tools you'll use to update/compare configs. Reason being is, you can save time by just running a git pull in the directory to refresh the latest files.
 +  * Block out a weekend afternoon, or plan to work two nights in a row. Just to give yourself the ample time needed.
 +  * Grab yourself a copy of the latest version of OpenCore that the sanity checker has up to date on its website. Alternatively, you can rely on just the validator I will mention, but the sanity checker does a great job of its namesake.
 +  * Run a backup however you please. Time Machine, or a full clone via Carbon Copy Cloner.
 +  * Make a copy of your current config.plist. Name it config.plist.old
 +  * Boot in and mount your EFI
 +  * Copy over the essential files per this guide -
 +  * Open up propertree. Open your config.plist, and the sample plist (In the OpenCore docs folder) side by side.
 +  * Run the OCValidate tool. Use the sample plist as your source to check against.
 +  * Compare the differences listed in the first group. Go line by line, and add what is missing to your config.plist
 +  * Compare the differences listed in the second group. Go line by line, and remove what is listed in your conflig.plist
 +  * Once done, save your config.plist. Go to the sanity checker, and run it based on your CPU and OpenCore version.
 +  * Make any corrections as needed, while using the guide for help on any changes you are confused on.
 +  * Once validated, reboot!
 +  * Note any issues on boot. If you can't boot, use your Vanilla disk as the bootloader and boot into your main disk.
 +  * If you can boot in, Mount the EFI. Check to see if there are any text files. Read the latest one for errors.
 +
  
 ===== Tips/Fixes I've run into ===== ===== Tips/Fixes I've run into =====
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   * SS10 - Unknown   * SS10 - Unknown
  
 +=== Disable CFG-Lock ===
 +
 +Using both Apple config lock Quirks still did not unlock my CPUs, it resulted in a 'BORKED' setup where there was partial unlocking of cores. I followed the UEFITool steps outlined by the guide, and found the CFG Lock string in the latest BIOS. Using the modified grub EFI tool, run this string to unlock the CPUs:
 +
 +<code>setup_var_cv Setup 0x502 0x01 0x00</code>
 ==== Dell T3500 ==== ==== Dell T3500 ====
 http://t3500.mcdonnelltech.com/ http://t3500.mcdonnelltech.com/
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