Note: Installer does not yet run on Hackintoshes (both Intel and AMD), one has to install on a real Mac or VM and then transfer the installation. Latest nightly of OpenCore is ready for Big Sur now. Also, it looks like Catalina 10.15.5 cannot read APFS format of Big Sur, you cannot restore the image to a single volume from Catalina. So, I brought my Mac OS X installer to the library which using Intel processor. At the library, I can install my Mac OS X. The problem is, how can I install Mac OS X on AMD (at my own computer which using Windows 7)? This is against Apple's Mac OS X License - you are only allowed to install OS X on Apple hardware. 2 days ago AMD's Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs will be launching on November 5. The 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 5950X, will retail for $799 (around £620, AU$1,100), while the 12-core, 24-thread AMD. My original plan was to build an AMD system and i guess i will not go down the intel road. As it is the way it is, i will have to create a dual-boot Ryzentosh. Apart from the fact that i just prefer the mac OS i've neither built a computer nor creating a hackintosh. For the first time in AMD hackintosh history, AMD patches for macOS were released the same day as the OS. This is purely down to Algrey utilizing the Mask kernel patching feature offered by OpenCore. Below you'll find the updated patches which allow a smooth upgrade to macOS Catalina. OpenCore Patches.
If you use Boot Camp to run Windows on your Mac, you can visit the AMD website to download the latest version of their drivers for Windows. These Mac computers use AMD graphics:
Amd Vanilla Mac Os
- 15-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later
- 27-inch iMac introduced in 2014 or later
- 21.5-inch iMac with Retina display introduced in 2017 or later
- iMac Pro introduced in 2017
- Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
Check your version of AMD graphics drivers
- Start up your Mac in Windows.
- Take any of these steps to open Radeon settings:
- Right-click your desktop and choose AMD Radeon Settings.
- Or click Radeon Settings in the notification area.
- Or choose AMD Radeon Settings from the Programs menu.
- In Radeon settings, click the System Tab, then click the Software tab.
- The version number is shown under Driver Packaging Version.
Download and install the latest AMD graphics drivers
- In Windows, go to the AMD website, then click Drivers & Support.
- Select your product from the list, not the menu: First select Graphics, then select Mac Graphics in the next column, then select Apple Boot Camp in the next column.
- Click Submit to view the list of available drivers.
- Look for the driver version that supports your Mac model. If it's a later version (higher number) than the version installed on your Mac, click Download.
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file, then run the Setup app in the resulting folder to install the drivers.
Features
- Enables macOS to run on AMD CPUs on the fly.
- Enables iMessage, Siri, Facetime, etc.
- Enables HandOff, Continuity etc.
- Faster releases compared to open source kernel
Vanilla Osx Amd
Disadvantages
- No 32-bit app support (i.e No OPEMU)
- Start up your Mac in Windows.
- Take any of these steps to open Radeon settings:
- Right-click your desktop and choose AMD Radeon Settings.
- Or click Radeon Settings in the notification area.
- Or choose AMD Radeon Settings from the Programs menu.
- In Radeon settings, click the System Tab, then click the Software tab.
- The version number is shown under Driver Packaging Version.
Download and install the latest AMD graphics drivers
- In Windows, go to the AMD website, then click Drivers & Support.
- Select your product from the list, not the menu: First select Graphics, then select Mac Graphics in the next column, then select Apple Boot Camp in the next column.
- Click Submit to view the list of available drivers.
- Look for the driver version that supports your Mac model. If it's a later version (higher number) than the version installed on your Mac, click Download.
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file, then run the Setup app in the resulting folder to install the drivers.
Features
- Enables macOS to run on AMD CPUs on the fly.
- Enables iMessage, Siri, Facetime, etc.
- Enables HandOff, Continuity etc.
- Faster releases compared to open source kernel
Vanilla Osx Amd
Disadvantages
- No 32-bit app support (i.e No OPEMU)
Supported AMD CPU's
| Family | Codename | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 15h | Bulldozer | FX Series |
| 16h | Jaguar | A Series |
| 17h | Zen | Ryzen, Threadripper, Athlon 2xxGE |
Amd Osx Guide
Supported macOS versions
For 15h_16h CPU's :
- High Sierra 10.13.6 (17G65, 17G66, 17G6029, 17G6030, 17G7024)
- Mojave 10.14.4 (18E226,18E227), 10.14.5 (18F132)
For 17h CPU's :
- High Sierra 10.13.6 (17G65, 17G66, 17G5019, 17G6029, 17G6030, 17G7024)
- Mojave 10.14.1, 10.14.3, 10.14.4 (18E226,18E227), 10.14.5 (18F132)
Instructions
Method I
NOTE : Includes only patches.
- Grab the
patches.plistfile according to your CPU family model , provided in respective15h_16hor17hCPU family folders. - Open the
patches.plistfile with a text editor and copy the patches manually to your existing cloverconfig.plistwhich is located inEFI/EFI/CLOVER/ - Save and Done.
Method II
- Grab the generic
config.plistfile according to your CPU family model , provided in respective15h_16hor17hCPU family folders. - Open it with Text Editor and edit it according to your macOS system needs.
- Save it in
EFI/EFI/CLOVER/and Done.
Credits
- AlGrey for the idea and creating the patches.
- XLNC for maintaining 15h_16h patches to various macOS versions.
Link:- https://github.com/AMD-OSX/AMD_Vanilla
