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Create Hackintosh EFI Folder
A key directory on the EFI partition of a computer’s hard drive, the Hackintosh EFI folder is utilized in Hackintosh configurations to start macOS on non-Apple hardware. In order to make macOS compatible with specially constructed computers, it includes necessary files like as the bootloader, drivers, and configuration settings.
Important components of the EFI folder:
- Bootloader: The boot manager that boots macOS on unsupported hardware, such as Clover or OpenCore.
- Kexts: Hardware compatibility kernel extensions (drivers), including network, graphics, and audio drivers.
- Config.plist: A configuration file that specifies macOS boot parameters and system settings.
- ACPI: Correct hardware interface is facilitated by the system’s use of patched ACPI tables.
- Tools: Scripts and optional utilities to aid in booting and troubleshooting
Create or Make changes to the EFI folder:
You can Create a new EFI Folder or add or remove kexts, alter boot configurations, or apply system-specific patches by altering or personalizing the existing EFI folder. This guarantees that the system can boot and run on the particular hardware you’re using, which is frequently required for a Hackintosh setup to function properly.
We have Divided this Section mainly into Tow Parts :
- EFI Gethering Files Setup
- Input ACPI,Kexts,Drivers,Tools & Resources
- EFI Config.plist Setup
- Edit & Configure Config.plist file
| Good EFI | Bad EFI |
|---|---|
 |  |
| EFI folder found on EFI partition | EFI folder missing |
| ACPI Files are compiled(.aml) | ACPI Files are not compiled(.dsl) |
| DSDT is not included | * DSDT is included |
| Removed unneeded Drivers(.efi) | Leaves default Drivers |
| Removed unneeded Tools(.efi) | Leaves default Tools |
| All files in the Kexts folder end in .kext | Includes source code and folders |
| config.plist found under EFI/OC | Neither renamed or placed the .plist in right location |
| Only uses kexts that are needed | Downloaded every kext listed |
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