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How to Install macOS Sequoia on AMD Ryzen PC Without Mac | Hackintosh | | Step By Step Guide.

Main summary

Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

  • The video is a step-by-step Hackintosh guide to install macOS Sequoia on an AMD Ryzen PC without using a Mac and without TransMac.
  • It covers:
    • Preparing the correct OpenCore EFI files for the target system
    • Creating a bootable macOS installer USB
    • Booting the installer using OpenCore
    • Installing macOS Sequoia after erasing the main drive
    • Finishing setup and ensuring the system boots without the USB by installing the EFI to the internal drive

Method / instructions (detailed)

Prerequisites

  • Download:
    • The OpenCore package
    • The required EFI for the target hardware (specific to the user’s system)
  • If you already have an EFI:
    • Update it using the referenced OpenCore/EFI creation guide (link mentioned)
  • Tools / requirements:
    • Rufus for erasing/writing the USB
    • A USB drive (minimum 2GB)
    • Working internet connection (USB router / USB-to-Ethernet adapter / Wi‑Fi)
    • Python for creating the bootable USB (assumes Python is already installed)

Step 1: Create the macOS Sequoia bootable USB

  1. Use the “previous guide” referenced in the video to create the bootable USB (link provided / video referenced).
  2. After creation, confirm the USB is ready for installation.

Step 2: BIOS/UEFI setup and boot to installer

  1. Power on the PC.
  2. Enter BIOS and:
    • Load BIOS defaults
    • Exit BIOS and reboot
    • Re-enter BIOS and change the required settings (exact settings not clearly transcribed)
  3. Exit BIOS and save changes.
  4. Insert the created macOS Sequoia bootable USB.
  5. Boot to the boot menu and select the USB (described as having a “W…” prefix in subtitles; exact naming unclear).
  6. Press Enter to boot.

Step 3: Boot with OpenCore and start installation

  • OpenCore boots using an EFI DMG (as described).
  • Wait for it to reach the installer.
  • In the installer:
    • Select preferred language
    • Click the right arrow to proceed

Step 4: Connect to the internet (before installing / when needed)

  • Ensure internet is connected before proceeding (USB router / USB-to-Ethernet / Wi‑Fi).
  • When prompted:
    • Open Disk Utility
    • Click Continue
    • Click View
    • Click Show All Devices

Step 5: Erase the target drive

  • In Disk Utility:
    • Select the main drive (not partitions)
    • Click Erase
    • Erase using the parameters mentioned during the walkthrough (not clearly readable in subtitles)
  • Close Disk Utility.

Step 6: Install macOS Sequoia

  • Select Reinstall macOS Sequoia
  • Click Continue and proceed through the installer screens.
  • If “Continue” doesn’t work:
    • Quit the install and continue again (as stated)
  • Expect:
    • Multiple restarts during installation
    • Installation time depends on internet speed

Step 7: Finish macOS setup

  • When the Sequoia setup screen appears:
    • Set up macOS according to preferences
  • VoiceOver accessibility:
    • macOS includes VoiceOver
    • Turn on with Command + F5
    • For more help/prompts during setup, press Escape (per subtitles)

Step 8: Make the PC boot independently (without the USB)

  1. After reaching the Sequoia desktop:
    • Mount the ESP (EFI System Partition) of the system drive
  2. Copy the EFI folder from the USB
  3. Paste it into the EFI partition of the internal system drive
    • (Subtitles mention “EFI ESP” and the paste steps; exact handling details are unclear)
  4. Restart the PC
  5. Boot into macOS without using the USB

Step 9: Confirmation

  • The video concludes that:
    • macOS Sequoia installs successfully on an AMD PC
    • The example hardware is AMD Ryzen 5 700G with Radeon graphics

Speakers / sources featured

  • Speaker/Creator: “Hey guys…” (primary channel host; no name provided in subtitles)
  • Sources mentioned:
    • OpenCore package (software)
    • Rufus (USB writing/erasing tool)
    • Python (used for creating the bootable USB)
    • “My button” / “my button guide” / “previous guide” videos (referenced, titles not provided in subtitles)
    • Forum (mentioned for in-depth guides/questions; forum name not provided)

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