While this was configured to boot up to Sequoia, the most compatible macOS version to run on this device is Big Sur — as some support were stripped out starting Monterey.
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Category | Component |
---|---|
CPU | Intel® Core™ i5-4200U Processor |
iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
dGPU | AMD R7 M265 Disabled; not supported |
Wi-Fi & BT | Qualcomm Atheros AR9565 |
Ethernet | Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57786 |
Audio Codec | Realtek ALC282 Layout ID: 28 |
In the config.plist, section PlatformInfo > Generic
is currently left empty, generate your own SMBIOS data. Use a MacbookPro11,1 SMBIOS.
It requires root-patching with OCLP to restore Wi-Fi functionality since Monterey, and Graphics Acceleration since Ventura.
Atheros Bluetooth are not supported since Monterey, use a Bluetooth dongle with supported CSR/Broadcom chipset such as TP Link UB400, and Asus BT400
[!WARNING]
This can't be applied for Monterey and newer.
This OC configuration has lifted some security settings, which are necessary for root patching. You can leave this config as-is or re-enable them by:
AMFIPass.kext
amfi=0x80
in boot-argcsr-active-config
to 00000000
SecureBootModel
to Default
, and then do an NVRAM Reset before booting into macOSThis OpenCore configuration is made of multiple external applications from different people and organizations. See each program for their licensing.