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How to Fix Trackpads on Laptops including Gestures
An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers implementation of Trackpad or Touchpad on Laptops using Clover and OpenCore.
Overview
On a Laptop, you might have faced issue that the trackpad doesn't works. It's very common that the Trackpad do not work. Even if it works, the gestures does not work. The gestures would be only available if the macOS detects the trackpad as a multi gestures support. This is generally caused by no appropriate kext present for the trackpad or wrongly configured kext or the device.
Requirements
STEP 1: Getting Device Information
The very first step is to get the device information. The device information is basically a manufacturer name and model no.
You can use Device Manager in Windows to get the information.
STEP 2: Adding the required Kext
The next step is to download and add the required kext.
Download the VoodooPS2Controller.kext from the downloads section of this forum.
For Clover:
If you're using Clover, copy the kext to EFI/Clover/kexts/Other
For OpenCore:
If you're using OpenCore, copy the kext to EFI/OC/Kexts. You'll also need to add the kext entry in the Kernel section of your config.plist
STEP 3: Restart your Laptop
After performing all the above steps, restart your system for the applied changes to take effect.
Checking the Trackpad and gestures
The trackpad should be working now. To check the gestures:
1. Go to System Preferences
2. Go to Trackpad
3. If the preference pane is available, the gestures should work.
4. You can configure the rest option such as tracking speed, button functioning from here.
Credits:
RehabMan
EMlyDinEsH
Dr. Hurt
An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers implementation of Trackpad or Touchpad on Laptops using Clover and OpenCore.
Overview
On a Laptop, you might have faced issue that the trackpad doesn't works. It's very common that the Trackpad do not work. Even if it works, the gestures does not work. The gestures would be only available if the macOS detects the trackpad as a multi gestures support. This is generally caused by no appropriate kext present for the trackpad or wrongly configured kext or the device.
Requirements
Touchpad Interface | PS/2 |
Supported Vendors | Synaptics, ELAN, ALPS, FocalTech |
macOS Version | macOS Sierra and Later |
STEP 1: Getting Device Information
The very first step is to get the device information. The device information is basically a manufacturer name and model no.
You can use Device Manager in Windows to get the information.
STEP 2: Adding the required Kext
The next step is to download and add the required kext.
Download the VoodooPS2Controller.kext from the downloads section of this forum.
For Clover:
If you're using Clover, copy the kext to EFI/Clover/kexts/Other
For OpenCore:
If you're using OpenCore, copy the kext to EFI/OC/Kexts. You'll also need to add the kext entry in the Kernel section of your config.plist
STEP 3: Restart your Laptop
After performing all the above steps, restart your system for the applied changes to take effect.
Checking the Trackpad and gestures
The trackpad should be working now. To check the gestures:
1. Go to System Preferences
2. Go to Trackpad
3. If the preference pane is available, the gestures should work.
4. You can configure the rest option such as tracking speed, button functioning from here.
NOTES:
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Credits:
RehabMan
EMlyDinEsH
Dr. Hurt
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