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  1. DSM2

    GUIDE Internet Recovery for macOS Big Sur using OpenCore

    Internet Recovery for macOS Big Sur using OpenCore This guide covers Internet recovery for macOS Big Sur using OpenCore Since Apple has not yet stored the Recovery Installer on the server, it cannot be downloaded via BDU, I sat down and created an Internet Recovery Installer. The Recovery...
  2. K

    macOS Catalina and Atheros QCWB335 bluetooth

    Hello! I have an Atheros QCWB335 Wifi and Bluetooth chip in my computer. System says Bluetooth is on, but AirDrop and Bluetooth file transfer are not working. Also, Bluetooth icon in the menu bar not just doesn't shows up devices, there is no devices section. Only a Bluetooth: On text and Open...
  3. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Create OpenCore config.plist file for booting macOS on Intel Laptops

    How to Create OpenCore config.plist file for booting macOS on Intel Laptops An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers creation of config.plist for booting macOS on Intel Laptops for OpenCore as a bootloader. Overview The config.plist is a system configuration file for the Hackintosh...
  4. EliteMacx86

    WiFi Compatibility List for OS X and macOS [Broadcom, Atheros, Intel and Realtek]

    WiFi Compatibility List for OS X and macOS [Broadcom, Atheros, Intel and Realtek] Following are the list of compatible and non-compatible WiFi models for Mac. For Broadcom https://www.elitemacx86.com/threads/how-to-enable-broadcom-wifi.606/ For Atheros...
  5. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore]

    How to Enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] This guide describes how to enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on your non-Apple computer running macOS using...
  6. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore]

    How to Enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] This guide describes how to enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on your non-Apple computer running macOS using Clover or...
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    How to install macOS on Acer Aspire E5-575-33p6

    Hey I tried to install Catalina and Mojave on my laptop but it didn't work. Can anyone give me a link to a tutorial that works for this laptop or explain to me what i should do? I don't have acces to a mac but I tried with an Virtual Machine. specs I3 6006U Intel HD 520 8gb ram intel dual band...
  8. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Map your USB Ports on macOS

    How to Map your USB Ports on macOS An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers the mapping of USB Ports on macOS. By following this guide, you'll be able to map your USB ports and can also achieve a proper speed for your USB ports. I. Overview Often, the USB ports are not well...
  9. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Setup Thunderbolt eGPU on macOS

    How to Setup Thunderbolt eGPU on macOS An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers the setup of Thunderbolt eGPU on macOS. Overview On Laptops, the Mac only works with Intel HD/UHD Graphics which cannot be enough for users who are into editing, film production, or users who need GPU...
  10. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Inject EDID [Clover/OpenCore]

    How to Inject EDID [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers the implementation of EDID using Clover and OpenCore Overview EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data. The EDID contains all the information of a display in a metadata format. Some of the...
  11. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Create OpenCore Config.plist file for booting macOS on Intel Desktops

    How to Create OpenCore Config.plist file for booting macOS on Intel Desktops An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers creation of config.plist for booting macOS on Intel Desktops for OpenCore as a bootloader. Overview The config.plist is a system configuration file for the...
  12. Internets7

    How to FIX audio distortion/crackling sound?

    Hey Guys, I tried to fix audio distortion/crackling sound following the same process on this thread here, Audio Codec ALC233 : https://www.elitemacx86.com/threads/fix-audio-distortion-when-using-headphones-on-laptops.185/ but it didn't work I am going to upload everything in the following Zip...
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    Catalina on an ASUS Zenbook Q526FA-BI7T10

    Laptop: ASUS Zenbook Q526FA-BI7T10 CPU: i7-8565U @ 1.8GHz GPU: HDU 620 RAM: 16GB Drives: 128GB SSD, 1TB HDD DISCLAIMER: This was my first hackintosh, so I am still in the process of learning how to do this better. I am certain that this is not the most efficient path to getting this laptop...
  14. EliteMacx86

    How to Unlock and Decrypt FileVault

    How to Unlock and Decrypt FileVault If you have tried to enable FileVault and cannot boot into macOS, this guide is for you. FileVault has few requirements and if you do it properly you can have FileVault working without any issues. But if you have not taken measures, you can end up in a sticky...
  15. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Enable FileVault on macOS [Clover/OpenCore]

    How to Enable FileVault on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] This guide covers the implementation of FileVault on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. FileVault is a solution provided by Apple which encrypts your complete drive. The credentials to unlock the drive are stored either in the iCloud or the user...
  16. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Fix Apple TV freezing on macOS

    How to Fix Apple TV freezing on macOS With some of the Motherboard, there is known freezing when using Apple TV with the AMD GPU running macOS Catalina. Whenever you try to Airplay or connect it using HDMI, the TV works for a second and then results in an instant freeze. This guide covers the...
  17. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug on macOS

    How to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers the implementation of Thunderbolt™ 3 Hotplug on macOS for single and multiple Thunderbolt 3 Cards. Overview An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - In our previous post, we covered a...
  18. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Enable ThunderBolt on macOS

    How to Enable ThunderBolt 2, Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 on maOS [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers implementation of Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. Overview This guide covers the implementation of...
  19. H

    Stuck and then pc shuts down

    Guys, I was trying to install macos mojave and am stuck at "IOConsoleUsers: gIOScreenLockState 3, hs 0 ,bs 0, now 0, sm 0x0" and then the pc turns off. My pc specs: Core i5 4460 4gb ram hd 4600 h81 gigabyte motherboard config and Pr; https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmRLdLY2T32VwX4jb-Q0zrWGJNDf?e=kGX0kh
  20. EliteMacx86

    GUIDE How to Fix Pink Screen on Intel HD and UHD Graphics on macOS Sierra and Later on Desktops [Clover/OpenCore]

    Fix Pink Screen on Intel HD and UHD Graphics on macOS Sierra and Later on Desktops [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers fixing the pink screen on Intel HD and UHD Graphics on macOS Sierra and Later on Desktops. Overview Some users are having an issue of the...