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How to Check Bootloader version [Clover/OpenCore]
This guide describes How to Check Bootloader version. By following this guide, you'll be able to know what version of Clover or OpenCore you're running on your system.
Clover
If you're using Clover as a bootloader, follow the steps below to find the Clover bootloader version.
OpenCore
If you're using OpenCore as a bootloader, follow the steps below to find the OpenCore bootloader version.
Method #1: Using Terminal
Using Terminal, you can check the OpenCore version without the need of any other third party app. To check OpenCore version using Terminal, follow the steps below.
Execute the following command in Terminal
You should see something similar as an output of the command
NOTES:
Method #2: Using Hackintool
Using Hackintool, you can check the OpenCore version very easily. Hackintool provides much more information about the Bootloader you're using. It's one of the powerful tool you can use to configure your machine perfectly. To check OpenCore version using Hackintool, follow the steps below.
1. Download Hackintool
2. Extract Hackintool and move it to the Applications folder.
3. Open Hackintool and go to Boot Tab. Under the Bootloader section, you can find the OpenCore version.
If you're connected to the internet and an OpenCore update is available, you'll see something similar like the below
NOTE:
There is a known bug in OpenCore versions prior to 0.6.7 causing incorrect version being reported through NVRAM. Update to OpenCore 0.6.7 or higher (as required) to resolve the issue.
This guide describes How to Check Bootloader version. By following this guide, you'll be able to know what version of Clover or OpenCore you're running on your system.
Clover
If you're using Clover as a bootloader, follow the steps below to find the Clover bootloader version.
OpenCore
If you're using OpenCore as a bootloader, follow the steps below to find the OpenCore bootloader version.
Method #1: Using Terminal
Using Terminal, you can check the OpenCore version without the need of any other third party app. To check OpenCore version using Terminal, follow the steps below.
Execute the following command in Terminal
Bash:
nvram 4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102:opencore-versionYou should see something similar as an output of the command
Bash:
#If using the RELEASE Version of OpenCore
4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102:opencore-version REL-083-2022-08-01
#If using the DEBUG Version of OpenCore
4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102:opencore-version DBG-083-2022-08-01NOTES:
- If the OpenCore version is not exposed the variable will contain
UNK-000-0000-00-00sequence. See Expose Sensitive Data for more information. - If you have upgraded the OpenCore version but the command does not reflects the correct version, you might need to reset NVRAM.
Method #2: Using Hackintool
Using Hackintool, you can check the OpenCore version very easily. Hackintool provides much more information about the Bootloader you're using. It's one of the powerful tool you can use to configure your machine perfectly. To check OpenCore version using Hackintool, follow the steps below.
1. Download Hackintool
2. Extract Hackintool and move it to the Applications folder.
3. Open Hackintool and go to Boot Tab. Under the Bootloader section, you can find the OpenCore version.
If you're connected to the internet and an OpenCore update is available, you'll see something similar like the below
NOTE:
There is a known bug in OpenCore versions prior to 0.6.7 causing incorrect version being reported through NVRAM. Update to OpenCore 0.6.7 or higher (as required) to resolve the issue.
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