Installing macOS Tahoe on a Laptop

After spending couple of sleepless night, I finally managed to install macOS Tahoe on my Dell laptop. Even though I will not use this device on daily basis, I thought of trying it out regardless. Hackintosh builds are always problematic with the newest macOS. It takes lots of time to read and dig through stuff to make it work. Then there are times when certain things that just simply does not work at all. In any case, I took it as a challenge for myself to follow the hackintosh guide and see if it is possible at all or not.

I went over the Dortania's macOS Tahoe page and read though some of the topics. I instantly realized that making the audio device work properly would be an issue eventually even if I manage to install the OS properly. However, I was able to make the device work with VoodooHDA kext which was mentioned on the guide. Another issue was not being able to use my older Broadcom WiFi module which worked just fine with native support even in macOS Ventura.

I decided to go ahead with Intel 8365 WiFi AC module which is quite old but works with itlwm kext with the help of Heliport client app. It does not have native support but it works regardless with lots of limitations. As long as I can use the WiFi, I am ok with that. Then again, we should not forget that we need the internet connection during the OS installation. Since WiFi won't be available until the installation process is over, our trusted good old IntelMausi was at the rescue to support the Ethernet.

For any hackintosh build, it is crucial to get to know your computer hardware and their limitations before anything else. This is particularly important for laptop devices over desktops as certain hardware on laptop can not simply be removed easily. Luckily, I was able to put together the entire EFI and managed to get it installed as required.

Couple of years back, I came across few threads in online that this particular laptop of Dell can be used with hackintosh build. Back at that time I attempted to install macOS Ventura and

Couple of months back when macOS Tahoe was released, I was super excited and waited for our hacintosh community to come up with some sort of solution, so that we can try it out on our x86-64 based computers. Instead of messing with my main workstation, I thought of using my laptop as my test bed. I could have used my second desktop computer but laptop seemed much more easier route.

I already shared the EFI of this