macOS Big Sur (macOS 11)
macOS Big Sur (macOS 11)¶
The current version of the Mac operating system is macOS 11 "Big Sur".
Hackintosh Instructions & Tutorials¶
- Because hardware support for macOS Monterey (macOS 12) is more limited than macOS 11 "Big Sur", you may have hardware that is not compatible with later versions of the macOS but that is compatible with this version.
- Good Hackintosh tutorials for Big Sur include:
Tutorials List¶
Tutorials¶
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Install macOS Big Sur on Supported PCs with Clover | A guide to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on compatible PCs using tonymacx86's well regarded Clover bootloader as well as an alternate option using OpenCore. The site covers the macOS 11.1, 11.2, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.3, 11.3.1, 11.4, 11.5, 11.5.1, 11.5.2, 11.6, 11.6.1, 11.6.2, 11.6.3, 11.6.4, 11.6.5, 11.6.6, 11.6.7, 11.6.8, 11.7, 11.7.1, 11.7.2, 11.7.3, 11.7.4, 11.7.5, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.7.8, 11.7.9, and 11.7.10 updates, too. |
| Install macOS Big Sur on Supported PCs with OpenCore | A guide to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on compatible hardware from Clover and Chameleon rival OpenCore (Dortania). If you have not used this installation method before, you also may find this general Getting Started with OpenCore guide helpful. |
| Install macOS Big Sur on AMD Ryzen | A real-world installation guide and troubleshooting help to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on an AMD Ryzen-based Hackintosh using Open Core. |
| Install macOS Big Sur on VMWare | A rough guide to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on a Mac running VMWare virtualization software. |
| Install macOS Big Sur on ASUS ProArt Z490 Creator | A detailed installation guide for this motherboard along with compatible components. |
| Install macOS Big Sur on Gigabyte Gaming X Z390 | A thorough installation guide for this motherboard and compatible parts that may be of particular interest to gamers and those who do media editing. |
Hackintosh Installation & Usability Videos¶
Usability Videos¶
| Description | Videos |
|---|---|
| This detailed video from TECHNolli covers step-by-step guidelines to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on a compatible PC with OpenCore (Dortania): | <iframe width="696" height="392" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jqg7MX3FS7M" title="How to Install Big Sur on a PC the EASY WAY |
Note¶
- Official hardware support for macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) is more limited than it is for macOS 10.15 "Catalina" that came before it. Be sure to verify hardware compatibility before upgrading an older Hackintosh to this version of the macOS or buying parts for a new computer.