EFI Folder (Clover), and how to install a fully functioning Hackintoch of macOS Catalina on Dell latitude 5400
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Always back up your data, and have another machine just in case one broke
Watch the tutorial video linked below to have an idea about the process
EFI Folder (Clover) required for this process is included in this repository
This guide and anything in the repo comes with no warranty. Use at your own risk! I am not responsible if you broke your hackintosh os
What will I need
Why
Dell 5400 or similiar models
Duh
Access to a mac computer, or a macOS virtual machine
To download macOS catalina (8 GB) from the appstore, then create a bootable catalena USB
8 GB USB
To create a bootable macOS installation from
Backup your data
macOS installation requires formatting the entire drive
Important: The tutorial video below has the exact same process that works for the Dell Latitude 5400, the only difference is with the EFI folder used, the EFI folder and the EFI Agent app that you will need for Dell 5400 is in this github repo.
⚠️ Mandatory BIOS settings
Main Section
Option
Recommended value
General
Boot Sequence
Boot List Option = UEFI (-> Boot Sequence list will be set accordingly)
General
UEFI Boot Path Security
Never (or whatever other value)
System Configuration
SATA Operation
AHCI
System Configuration
USB PowerShare
Enable USB PowerShare = On
System Configuration
Keyboard illumination
Bright = On (or any desired value)
System Configuration
Keyboard Backlight on AC
Any desired setting
System Configuration
Keyboard Backlight on Battery
Any desired setting
Video
LCD Brightness
Whatever settings you prefer
Security
SMM Security Mitigator
Off
Power Management
Enable lid Switch
On
Power Management
Primary Battery Charge Configuration
Express Charge (or any other choice)
Virtualization Support
VT for Direct I/O
Disabled
🚧 Issue
🔧 Fix
No Wifi and bluetooth
You will need an external wifi usb adapter (Like TL-WN725N) or Replace the internal wifi card with a supported one
How can I dual boot with windows or linux
Watch the tutorial video
Can't boot after changing EFI
Copy EFI folder (exists in this repo) to a USB and rename USB "EFI" then boot from it
Laptop doesn't sleep after closing (lid switch)
Apply mandatory bios settings mentioned above
Audio jack Issues
Execute the JACK_FIX script (exists in this repo /FIXES folder) cd TOOLS;sudo ./JACK_FIX
Audio cuts suddenly sometimes
System preferences > Sound
Issues with trackpad (freeze or lag)
Use a usb or bluetooth mouse
No touch screen
Open this repo in terminal: cd TOOLS;sudo ./INSTALL_TOUCH
No HDMI
N/A
No SD card reader
N/A
Everything else not mentioned in the issues table, other fixes coming soon
