hackintosh-inspiron-3458

Intro

	Version
OpenCore	0.8.8
macOS	Big Sur 11.6.5 (20G5D7)

• Supported macOS versions: High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey (Use 0.7.7 if you want to boot Big Sur or newer).
• Even though you can run Monterey without any deal-breaking issues, I would recommend sticking with 11 or older because of the very underpowered CPU and excessive paging. Monterey kexts will not be included with 0.8.4 and newer.

Info / Disclaimer

Info

• boot-args used: -v alcid=86 -disable_nightshift keepsyms=1 debug=0x100 swd_panic=1
• alcid: 86
• Recommended SMBIOS: MacBookAir6,2, MacBookPro11,4 (use this if you want to boot Monterey).
• On 0.8.4, ShowPicker, ScanPolicy and HideAuxilary are set up in a way that automatically boots to a APFS partition with macOS installed without user confirmation. Adjust accordingly for installation (that's why you should read the guide).

Usage

• You can use it however you like, except for commercial purposes (such as work enviroments and reselling your Hackintosh), refer to the Psystar case. TLDR, you'll get your ass sued if you do so.
• Reminder that this is only a base for your OpenCore setup, it is strongly recommended that you follow the entire OpenCore guide here
• There will be differences probably even for the same line of machine, however if you're feeling lazy I guess you can just copy the config, just remember to add in information such as the MLB or the ROM in PlatformInfo (please don't use mine), and try to use different Apple IDs if you're booting multiple macOS verions on the same PlatformInfo as my account got flagged sus by not doing so.
• Remember to disable Apple Secure Boot before installing any version older than Big Sur (Enabled by default).
• Please use an SSD, please, please. However, do keep in mind that SSDs with lower TBWs should probably stay away from macOS 11 and newer. This can be mitigated by not logging in to iCloud (basically stops the secd process from running, which for some reason writes a lot, I wish I had known this sooner).
• DO NOT USE ANY INSTALLER NOT FROM APPLE, no one knows if/how they've been tampered with, and they always break the APFS system volume seal, which breaks OTA updates, and are generally not trustworthy at all.

Post-install

• Disable CFG Lock: my offset is 0x37, found on whatever the heck is latest, probably best to update your firmware before doing stuff like this as well. Or if you don't want to disable it, or while installing, enable Kernel -> Quirks -> AppleXcpmCfgLock (Enabled by default).

Issues

• Audio over HDMI doesn't work.
• Brightness controls do work, but you have to use Fn+S and Fn+B. Fix it yourself if you're bothered.
• Most of the kexts and OC itself are DEBUG versions, which may increase boot times. Replace them if you're bothered (not needed in 0.7.7 and newer).
• The card reader doesn't work (although mine is probably dead because it doesn't work in Windows either 💀)

Notes

• Don't use case-sensitive APFS if you want to use Steam or Adobe tools.
• After installation, open System Preferences and go to Displays -> Color, uncheck Show profiles for this display only, then select sRGB IEC61966-2.1, this will make your colors look somewhat right (definitely not calibrated or anything but yeah, not an oversaturated mess)

Hardware

	Specifications	macOS Compatibility
Chipset	Intel Lynx Point (Haswell-ULT)
CPU	Intel Core i3-4005U Processor, 2 Cores / 4 Threads, 0.8GHz / 1.7GHz, 3MB Cache	With native power management
Memory	4GB DDR3-1600MHz, up to 8GB
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4400	With full QE/CI (Graphics accleration)
Storage	Kingston A400 SATA SSD 240GB	For the love of God, use a fucking SSD; or only install High Sierra or older if you're desperate, keep in mind that it would be almost unusable
Screen	14.0" 768p 60Hz, 1366 x 768 TN
Webcam	Integrated HD Webcam	Works!
Ethernet	RJ45 RTL8106E Realtek Ethernet	Works.
WiFi	Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless AC 3160	Using AirportItlwm.kext
Bluetooth	Intel	Using IntelBluetoothFirmware.
Input & Output	USB 3.0 (USB-A) x1 + USB 2.0 (USB-A) x2 HDMI 1.4	There are only 15 ports on this laptop so USB mapping isn't really needed, kext still provided though
Audio	Realtek ALC255 (ALC3234)
Battery	40Wh Lithium-ion	Battery readout works, I can't really test its accuracy though cuz mine is basically dead
Keyboard	-	Use Fn+S and Fn+B for brightness control.
Touchpad	Dell Touchpad (Synaptics SMBus, I2C)	No issues.
Dimensions Weight Power	21.4mm x 345mm x 243mm 1.8kg 45W Power Adapter	ACPI patches won't help with these

Special thanks to:

• acidanthera - the maker of OpenCore and your favourite kexts, for making this Hackintosh possible in the first place
• dortania people for the OpenCore Install Guide
• Dreamwhite for their Dell CFG Lock disabling guide
• NLTD2010 for helping me fix sleeping and the webcam
• My sister in-law for buying me an SSD

readme prouldly stolen from inspired by beerpiss's