T480s Success! But need help with WPA2 Enterprise (AirportItlwm) and Sleep issues (XDCI)
I’ve successfully Hackintoshed my Lenovo ThinkPad T480s with your help using this guide: https://github.com/felikafelix/Hackintosh-Thinkpad-T480s/?tab=readme-ov-file. It’s working really well, and I'm currently connecting to Wi-Fi using HeliPort.
However, I have two lingering concerns:
1. Wi-Fi & WPA2 Enterprise My first issue is connecting to my work network, which uses WPA2 Enterprise authentication. I realized that the HeliPort client doesn't support this method. I want to switch to the AirportItlwm kext to solve this, but I've read the Dortania guide and the installation steps aren't clear to me. Could anyone guide me on the proper way to switch from HeliPort/itlwm to AirportItlwm?
2. Sleep/Wake Loops My second issue is sleep. When I select "Sleep" from the menu, the screen turns off and the LED blinks once, but then the laptop immediately turns back on.
The output of pmset -g log | grep -e "Sleep.*due to" -e "Wake.*due to" is:
Plaintext
2026-01-21 11:24:16 -0500 Sleep Entering Sleep state due to 'Maintenance Sleep':TCPKeepAlive=disabled Using AC (Charge:100%) 7 secs
2026-01-21 11:24:23 -0500 DarkWake DarkWake from Normal Sleep CDN : due to XDCI/ Using AC (Charge:100%) 31 secs
It seems to be waking due to XDCI. I have disabled bluetooth and airdrop, I have followed the first steps in the dortania post-install guide and tried installing SSDT-GPRW, but it didn't change anything. I'm not sure what my next step should be.
I would appreciate any help you could give me to solve these two things!
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Hackintosh reboots only on inverter power (Rocket Lake i7-11700F) - works perfectly on grid & Windows
Hi everyone,
I’m facing a very specific and reproducible issue with my Hackintosh setup and would appreciate insights from anyone who has experience with Rocket Lake power management or inverter/UPS behavior.
Click here to see boot logs
# 🔧 Hardware Configuration (Problem System)
CPU: Intel Core i7-11700F (Rocket Lake, 8C/16T)
Motherboard: Gigabyte H510H
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
RAM: DDR4 (XMP disabled for testing)
Storage: Samsung EVO NVMe SSD
PSU: Ant Esports VS600L (works fine on grid)
Power Source: Home inverter (offline type, simulated sine wave)
# 🧪 macOS Details
macOS: Sequoia
Bootloader: OpenCore (latest)
SMBIOS: Macmini8,1 (also tested others)
XCPM: Enabled
GPU Acceleration: Working perfectly
# ❗ Problem Description
System works 100% stable on grid power
System works 100% stable on Windows (both grid & inverter)
Only macOS reboots instantly when power switches from grid → inverter
No kernel panic screen (hard reset)
Reboot happens within seconds of inverter takeover
Happens even at idle (not load-related)
This behavior is 100% reproducible.
# ✅ Control Test (Very Important)
The same PSU + same inverter + same GPU with different CPU/motherboard works flawlessly:
# Working Hackintosh on Inverter
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700F (Comet Lake)
Motherboard: Gigabyte H410H
GPU: AMD RX 560
macOS: Same version
Result: No reboot, completely stable
➡️ This strongly suggests a Rocket Lake–specific power management issue under macOS.
# ❓ What I’m Looking For
I’d really appreciate help from anyone who has:
Successfully run Rocket Lake Hackintosh on inverter / UPS
Insight into Rocket Lake XCPM behavior
Any undocumented OpenCore quirks, BIOS tricks, or CPUFriend tuning
Experience with offline / simulated sine wave UPS issues on macOS
# 🧩 Final Notes
I understand Hackintosh is unsupported and power quality matters, but the fact that:
Windows works
Comet Lake Hackintosh works
Same PSU & inverter works
…suggests this is not just “bad power”, but something macOS-specific with Rocket Lake.
Any technical insight would be greatly appreciated 🙏
Thanks in Advance
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Thinkpad x260
buenas noches quien me ayuda a instalar Macos por favor solo gente que hable español o sea de Colombia preferiblemente o entienda español no hablo ni entiendo ingles
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Hp Elitedesk 800g3 macos Big Sur help.
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Which macos for a hackintosh is recommended based off my specs?
Im planning to do a hackintosh on my old laptop but i dont know which would work best performance-wise. These are the specs:
Core 2 duo t8100 2.1ghz
2gb ram
Intel gma x3100
Regular 120gb ssd
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Ah... I really wanted to build a Hackintosh.
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Guess which was the hardest to hackintosh
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I need help
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post idek atp
IOPPF IODeviceTree:/efi/platform/StartupPowerEvents: 0x0
i get stuck here or at smc or at g something, i was trying to get graphcs acel working
im on montery with an i5 8th gen igpu
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Prohibited Symbol when booting macOS Tahoe 26.2 Installer – Need help
Hi everyone,
I’m stuck trying to upgrade my Hackintosh to **macOS Tahoe 26.2** and could really use some help.
# My current status
* **OpenCore:** 1.0.6
* **Current macOS:** 15.5 (working perfectly)
* **Hardware:**
* CPU: i5-13400F
* Motherboard: ASUS Prime B760M-K D4
* GPU: RX 6600
* Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: BCM94360CS2
* SSD NVme Lexar NM620
* 1x SSD sata3 and 1x HDD (no need to use in macos)
# Issue 1 – OTA Update
* I tried updating to **macOS Tahoe 26.2 via OTA**
* The update downloads fine
* But at the **“Boot macOS Installer”** stage, I get a **🚫 Prohibited Symbol**
* No kernel panic, just stops there
# Issue 2 – USB Installer
* I created a USB installer using **InstallAssistant.pkg**
* Booting `Install macOS Tahoe` from USB
* The boot process stops and exits at **AppleAHCI HBA** (screenshot attached below)
[Install macOS Tahoe from USB](https://preview.redd.it/c6g2imkrgjdg1.png?width=1179&format=png&auto=webp&s=0da28e805546367f5035450a14c7041533fba5a7)
# What I’ve tried
* Updated OpenCore to **1.0.6**
* macOS 15.5 still boots and works normally
* Proper **USB mapping**
* Fixed USB for Tahoe following [this guide](https://elitemacx86.com/threads/how-to-fix-usb-ports-on-macos-tahoe.2359/).
[USB mapping](https://preview.redd.it/hxpjn7aahjdg1.png?width=671&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f88d7fb9364522d1fed6558954565d9596e5dd1)
* Issue still persists (both OTA and USB installer)
I’m not sure what I’m missing at this point.
And here is my [config.plist](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9Ys1Ie_gL2G4gPynfMEc6UJIByqGAbS/view?usp=sharing) file
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated 🙏
Thanks in advance!
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preformance
https://preview.redd.it/h161ipd95fdg1.png?width=586&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ea1c0ba7c348ebaa489d83ec059003bcc9ae634
it works! the preformance is really bad though like the cursor is choppy
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Swapping motherboard; any pointers?
Hi there. I have a Hackintosh running Tahoe, which has been stable for years. I used the Dortania guide to configure it and did all the USB ports myself. My current hardware is a Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming motherboard, 9900k processor. I recently purchased a Universal Audio Apollo interface, which requires at least Thunderbolt 3; however, the add-on card for my motherboard is over $250 and ships from China. It looks like Gigabyte has other Z390 motherboards with build-in Thunderbolt (Aorus Master, Designare), which appears to be a cheaper route to go than the add-on card.
Aside from backing up my existing build with Time Machine and swapping the motherboard, and reconfiguring my bios ports, what sort of hurdles can I expect? Would there be a way to utilize my existing Tahoe install? I have a ton of music software and plugins that I'd rather not reinstall if at all possible. Thank you much for any thoughts!
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Why doesn’t the installer start?
I’m trying to make a Hackintosh on my MSI A6430, but after verbose mode finishes, it just stays on the spinning wheel and the installer never starts.
This happened to me when trying to install macOS Lion, Mountain Lion, and Sierra. I’m using Clover as the bootloader.
What could be causing this issue?
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Booting back to windows
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How can i do?
I successfully dual-booted Ubuntu with Windows. I want to triple-boot Mac OS Tahoe. How can I do that?
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RX 480 4Gb beats RX 6900 XT 16Gb?
Hey everybody!
Im new here and started working on my hackintosh setup a few months ago.
But when I swapped my RX 480 to RX 6900 XT I got worse fps in LoL.
Here is a more detailed summary:
https://github.com/TylerLyczak/Unsupported-6900XT-Hackintosh-Fix/issues/16
If anybody have any idea whats going on, please let me know couse Im lost.
I send my EFI or more info if needed.
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Y’all, one question
Is it possible to get hackintosh on a dell latitude 3310
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Success Tahoe
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The screen of my t480 always freezes when the installer hits 13-12 minutes.
I have no idea why, it isn't "Stuck at 2 minutes remaining" how u/PetrosSdoukos told me. I searched for the issue, and have no idea why it is happening at all
(https://www.reddit.com/user/PetrosSdoukos/)
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Mavericks (10.9.5) on a Dell Latitude E7440
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So can i hackintosh my pc?
I5 4590
12gb ram (gold)
Rx550 lexa pro
And a nvme.
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Help
I just installed Sequoia and tried to patch it, but I kept getting an error. I read a post that there are no patches yet for OCLP, so I installed another patch from Dortania and it gave me acceleration, but my monitor...With integrated audio, it used to detect it (DP) and now it doesn't.
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Installing Sonoma on a t480 ThinkPad, the screen always freezes
i don't know why, it is happening on all versions i try of macOS all EFIs, OC simplifyt, OpencorePKG. I have no idea why its happening
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Not booting from EFI device
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Help wifi and audio not working
I successfully installed macos tahoe 26.2 on my lenovo IdeaPad s320 now everything is working except for the wifi and audio. how do I fix this?
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What is the best laptop I can get with a dedicated GPU?
My only requirement is that it needs to have a dedicated GPU. The only 2 reasons I don't want to get a real MacBook is the lack of upgradability and apple silicon doesn't support windows.
I don't have a specific budget so just recommend anything!
Thanks in advance!
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Help adding Thunderbolt to my Mackintosh
Hello there - I just purchased a UA Apollo audio interface, and alas, it is not compatible with my Hackintosh, since I do not have native thunderbolt support. D'oh! My rig has a Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming motherboard. I saw that there is a GC Titan Ridge thunderbolt card that is compatible with my motherboard, so I'll start the hunt for that.
I built my Hackintosh using the Dortania guide and configured the USB ports myself; however, it's been a handful of years since I touched any of that. Anyone have any pointers on what I'll need to do to get the card working? Thanks so much for any help.
Edit: It looks like the Gigabyte add-on card is $250 and only available through China via eBay. Do other cards work with this setup? For instance, an Asus thunderbolt card that is half the price through Amazon?
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How do I disable webcam on laptop ( intel ivy bridge)
hello r/hackintosh, I am Trying to fix Sleep on my intel ivy Bridge HP Pavilion DV6-7070ex, ((Currently Running Sequoia)), after testing Sleep on 3 different OSes, ((macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, Which all 3 the Webcam DOES NOT WORK ON, Sleep Works Perfectly)). But on macOS 13 Ventura and Later, in which The Webcam Does Work, Sleep Doesn't work. it Turns off the Screen, then waits a little bit, then sleeps for a Second then Wakes up instantly. I have Tried: re-mapping USB Ports. Using the [Fixing Sleep\](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/sleep.html#preparations) Guide but nothing worked. I reached a point where I Think the webcam is to blame. Because when I run the pmset -g assertions command, it shows most of the listings as Kernel 0x4 USB then followed by Most of them being "HP TrueVision HD" my Webcams name. Is there a way for me to Disable it in the plist or macOS? because With/Without the UTBMap.kext the webcam always works somehow? I don't know how/why.
System Specs:
intel core i7-3610QM @ 2.3ghz
16GB DDR3 1600 mhz Ram dual channel.
intel HD 4000
Nvidia Geforce GT 630M ( disabled in Setup_var)
intel centrino wireless N-2230 BT & wifi Combo.
HP trueVision HD webcam.
PS/2 keboard.
I2C Touchpad.
Bluetooth kexts: IntelBTpatcher.kext, intelBluetoothfirmware.kext, Bluetoolfixup.kext.
I even spent 5 hours looking through my Systems DSDT, but Found Nothing related to my issues with sleep, I didn't even find the GPRW or UPRW or LANC methods for Sleep.
please help a brother out. Thanks for any Help Provided.
here is a Snipet of the poset -g assertions Command:
Listed by owning process:
pid 163(WindowServer): [0x0000002700098063\] 00:00:00 UserIsActive named: "com.apple.iohideventsystem.queue.tickle serviceID:10000045d service:AppleUserHIDEventService product:Keyboard eventType:3"
Timeout will fire in 1200 secs Action=TimeoutActionRelease
Kernel Assertions: 0x4=USB
id=501 level=255 0x4=USB creat= description=com.apple.usb.externaldevice.1a100000 owner=IOUSBHostDevice
id=502 level=255 0x4=USB creat= description=com.apple.usb.externaldevice.1d100000 owner=IOUSBHostDevice
id=505 level=255 0x4=USB creat= description=com.apple.usb.externaldevice.1a110000 owner=IOUSBHostDevice
id=507 level=255 0x4=USB creat= description=com.apple.usb.externaldevice.1a130000 owner=HP TrueVision HD
id=507 level=255 0x4=USB creat= description=com.apple.usb.externaldevice.1a130000 owner=HP Truevision HD
Idle sleep preventers: IODisplayWrangler
(My usr name)@(my name) \~ %
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My first Hackintosh - 2017 ROG STRIX GL753VE - Ventura 13.7.8
I just completed my first ever Hackintosh, using the Dortania guide, and some elbow grease (a lot of it). it's a kaby lake 7700hq, so the compatibility part is pretty straightforward
HARDEST part for me was making a fully offline installer as my ethernet port doesn't work + a Broadcom card is unobtanium where I live.
I used a GitHub repo called UnPlugged, that lets you boot into recovery and then use terminal to install the .app, then opens it and lets you install from the usb.
wifi, bt, sound, trackpad/keyboard, usb, etc all works now.
things I couldn't get to work are:
\- boot chime, I suspect the laptop doesn't support UEFI sounds.
\- brightness controls. idk why and I can't be bothered to check, its a TN panel so max brightness suits it right.
AMA, I won't gatekeep my setup.
https://preview.redd.it/1zhj8tu09cdg1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=8d6099e19dbab3df02844f0abede0b76b7089797
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