OpenCore 0.9.4 Update

OpenCore 0.9.4 Update

Today, Acidanthera has released OpenCore v0.9.4 replacing OpenCore v0.9.3, and is available in RELEASE and Debug versions for OpenCore users. Interested users can upgrade their existing version of OpenCore to the current version. Clover users can also switch from Clover to OpenCore seamlessly.

What's new in OpenCore 0.9.4?

Changelog​

• Fixed kext blocker Exclude strategy for prelinked on 32-bit versions of macOS
• Kernel>Quirks: Fixed ForceAquantiaEthernet quirk on macOS 14 beta 2
• Kernek>Quirks: Improved LapicKernelPanic quirk on legacy versions of macOS
• Added InstanceIdentifier to OpenCore and option to target .contentVisibility to specific instances (thx @dakanji)
• Allowed .contentVisibility in same boot FS root locations as .VolumeIcon.icns, in order to survive macOS updates
• Fixed incorrect core count on Silvermont Atom/Celeron processors
• Fixed PM timer detection on Silvermont Atom/Celeron processors for TSC calculations
• Fixed PM timer detection on non-Intel chipsets when booted through OpenDuet
• Fixed FadtEnableReset on NVIDIA nForce chipset platforms
• Added BlockIoDxe alternative OpenDuet variant
• Added support for ATI cards when using ForceResolution option

For detailed information about the content of this update, please see OpenCore Configuration.pdf bundled with OpenCore.

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Kexts​

Along with the OpenCore v0.9.4 update, a number of Kexts have been updated with a variety of fixes.

• Lilu (1.6.7)
• WhateverGreen (1.6.6)
• AppleALC (1.8.4)
• BrcmPatchRAM (2.6.8)
• NVMFix (1.1.1)
• EmeraldSDHC (0.1.1)
• MacHyperVSupport (0.9.4)

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How to Download OpenCore 0.9.4?​

Downloading OpenCore is quite simple. To download OpenCore, simply follow the steps below.

1. Download OpenCore Pkg. The OpenCore Pkg comes in two variants. DEBUG and RELEASE.

Version	Notes
DEBUG	Helps in debugging boot issues Can add some delay in boot times Recommended for debugging purposes.
RELEASE	Not much help for debugging boot issues. Troubleshooting is difficult Recommended for production use.

2. Download the RELEASE folder followed by the release version.

How to Install OpenCore 0.9.4?​

OpenCore is available for Legacy and UEFI and comes in two variants i.e. DEBUG and RELEASE. RELEASE is for the general public and the DEBUG is intended for the developers and for debugging in case the system fails to boot. In addition, OpenCore differs from system to system i.e. x64 and x32. Depending on your System Type, select the appropriate type to install OpenCore. See Booting macOS Installer using OpenCore UEFI and Legacy for installing and configuring OpenCore.

How to Update to OpenCore 0.9.4?​

If you're using OpenCore as a bootloader for booting macOS on your non-Apple computer, you can update the existing version of OpenCore to the latest version. To update the OpenCore to the latest version, simply choose one of the methods as described in the OpenCore update guide. See Updating OpenCore for more information.

How to Update Kexts?​

With the new update of OpenCore, a number of kexts are also updated on a regular basis and if you're running a non-Apple computer, it is quite necessary to update the kexts well. To update the kexts, there are several methods, you can choose one of the methods to update the kexts. See Updating Kexts for more information.

How do I switch to OpenCore?​

If you're still on Clover, it's possible to switch to OpenCore. See Clover Conversion Guide for more information.