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This guide is only for the Lenovo ThinkPad T480. I am NOT responsible for any harm you cause to your device. This guide is provided "as-is" and all steps taken are done at your own risk.
The ACPI patches and the style of this README are from EETagent.
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These features will be implemented in a future update:
- Include HeliPort Version
- Update README icon (temporary from T440p-OC repo)
- macOS Ventura support
- Touchscreen support
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Warning macOS Ventura is still in Beta! I do not recommend this for productive use!
In version 1.2.0, support for macOS Ventura was added. To update your system to Ventura, the following steps must be performed:
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Replace your current OpenCore confifguration with
EFI - Ventura
. Seeโป๏ธ Upgrade macOS / Switch EFI
for more infos. -
Enroll your device to the Developer Seed. Use
macOS Developer Beta Access Utility
from your Apple Developer Account or by typing the following command into the Terminal:/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Seeding.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/seedutil enroll DeveloperSeed
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Download macOS Ventura via Software Update. Create a offline installer or simply update.
- Developer Beta 1
(22A5266r)
- Developer Beta 2
(22A5286j)
Current state of macOS Ventura ยป
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This repo includes multiple EFI configuations for different macOS Versions.
EFI | Description | Type |
---|---|---|
EFI - Monterey |
Supports only macOS Monterey | Stable |
EFI - HeliPort |
Supports every macOS Version (except Ventura), Require HeliPort app | Stable |
EFI - Ventura |
Supports only macOS 13 Ventura | Beta |
๐ป My Hardware
These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation **should still work** with your device, even if the components are not equal.
Category | Component |
---|---|
CPU | Intel Core i5-8350U |
GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
SSD | Intel SSDPEKKF256G8L M.2 NVMe SSD |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 2400Mhz |
Camera | 720p Camera |
WiFi & BT | Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8265 |
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๐ Requirements
You must have the following items:
- Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (Obviously ๐).
- Access to a working Windows machine with Python installed.
- A pendrive with more than 4 GB (Keep in mind, during the preperation we will format the disk to create the install media).
- an Internet connection via Ethernet.
- 1-2 hours of your time.
โ๏ธ Preperation
First of all, you will need the install media of macOS. I will use macrecovery to download and create the macOS Install media.
With macrecovery, the process is the following:
- Download OpenCorePkg as a ZIP.
- Extract the OpenCorePkg-master.zip file.
- Open
cmd.exe
with Administrator privileges and change the directory to OpenCorePkg-master\Utilities\macrecovery. - Enter the following command to download macOS:
# Monterey (12)
python macrecovery.py -b Mac-E43C1C25D4880AD6 -m 00000000000000000 download
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After the download succeeded, type
diskpart
and wait until you seeDISKPART>
-
Plug-in your pendrive and type
list disk
to see your disk id. -
Select your pendrive by typing
select disk <diskid>
-
Now we are gonna clean the pendrive and convert it to GPT. First, type
clean
and thenconvert gpt
.
Note: If an error occurred, try to convert again by typing
convert gpt
.
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After the pendrive is clean and converted, we will create a new partition where we can put our files on. First, type
create partition primary
, then select the new partition withselect partition 1
and format itformat fs=fat32 quick
. -
Finally, mount your pendrive by typing
assign letter=J
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Now, close the Command Prompt and create the folder
com.apple.recovery.boot
on the pendrive. CopyOpenCorePkg-master\Utilities\macrecovery\BaseSystem.dmg
andBasesystem.chunklist
into that folder.
Note: If you can't find BaseSystem.dmg, use RecoveryImage.dmg and RecoveryImage.chunklist instead.
After the install media was created, we need to make the USB drive bootable.
Download the EFI folder from this repo, you will find the latest files under the release tab or just download the repo as it is. Move the folder to the root of your pendrive (e.g. J:) and rename the folder to EFI
.
We need a script, called GenSMBIOS, to create fake serial number, UUID and MLB numbers. This step is essential to have working iMessage, so do not skip it!
The process is the following:
- Download GenSMBIOS as a ZIP, then extract it.
- Start GenSMBIOS.bat and use option 1 to download MacSerial.
- Choose option 2, to select the path of the config.plist file. It will be located in EFI -> OC folder.
- Choose option 3, and enter
MacBookPro15,2
as the machine type. - Press Q to quit. Your config now should contain the requied serials.
After adding serials to your config.plist, you have to add the computer's MAC address to the config.plist file. This step is also essential to have a working iMessage, so do not skip it. We need a Plist editior, to write the MAC address into the config.plist file. I used ProperTree, since it works on Windows too. You have to change the MAC address value in the config.plist at
PlatformInfo -> Generic -> ROM
Delete the generic 112233445566
value, and enter your MAC address into the field, without any colons. Save the Plist file, and it is now ready to be written out to the EFI partition of your install media.
The default keyboard layout and language is German
. To change the language, edit the value of NVRAM -> Add -> 7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82 -> prev-lang:kbd
to the value of your language. If your value contains an underscore _
, replace it with a hyphen -
. The value for English would be en-US:0
. You can find a list of all language values here.
After you've finished with the neccesary tweaks, you have to copy the EFI folder to the EFI partition of your pendrive.
๐ Installation
The bios must be properly configured prior to installing macOS. In Security menu, set the following settings:
Security > Security Chip
: must be DisabledMemory Protection > Execution Prevention
: must be EnabledVirtualization > Intel Virtualization Technology
: must be EnabledVirtualization > Intel VT-d Feature
: must be EnabledAnti-Theft > Computrace -> Current Setting
: must be DisabledSecure Boot > Secure Boot
: must be DisabledIntel SGX -> Intel SGX Control
: must be DisabledDevice Guard
: must be Disabled
In Startup menu, set the following options:
UEFI/Legacy Boot
: UEFI OnlyCSM Support
: No
In Thunderbolt menu, set the following options:
Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode
: UEFI OnlyWake by Thunderbolt(TM) 3
: NoSecurity Level
: NoSupport in Pre Boot Environment > Thunderbolt(TM) device
: No
Now you can go through the install.
- Boot from USB, press
SPACE
and select the USB drive inside of OpenCore"NO NAME (DMG)" or similar
.
Note: The first boot may take up to 20 minutes.
- Wait for the macOS Utilities screen.
- Select Disk Utility, select your disk and click erase. Give a name and choose APFS with GUID Partition Map.
- After erasing, go back and select Reinstall macOS and follow the steps on your screen. The installation make take up to 2 hours.
Note: Your PC will restart multiple times. Just boot from USB and select your disk inside of OpenCore. (named macOS Installer or the disk name).
- Once you see the
Region selection
screen, you are good to proceed. - Create your user accound and everything else.
โป๏ธ Upgrade macOS / Switch EFI
If you plan to upgrade your macOS (or updating the EFI / switching to HeliPort), you'll need a different OpenCore configuation (EFI). Please follow these steps:
Note: Download the desired macOS version in the Settings before following these steps, if you are connected via WiFi.
- Download the newest release & ProperTree and extract it.
- Start ProperTree and load the
Config.plist
on your EFI partition. (File -> Open)
Note: You can mount your EFI partition by pressing
ALT + SPACE
, typing Terminal and enter the following command:sudo diskutil mountDisk disk0s1
.
- Now also load the new configuration file from the repo for the desired macOS installation (or HeliPort config).
- You should now have 2 ProperTree-windows open on your screen.
- Go in both windows to
Root -> PlatformInfo -> Generic
. TransferMLB, ROM, SystemProductName, SystemSerialNumber and SystemUUID
to the new config. - Save the new config (File -> Save) and close both windows.
- Now delete your existing EFI folder from the EFI partition and copy the new one to it. (Make sure that the Directorys
Boot and OC
are inEFI
).
If you want to upgrade macOS, download the desired macOS version in the Settings app and perform the upgrade like on a real Mac.
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๐พ Install OpenCore to Hard drive
- Press
ALT + SPACE
and open terminal. Typesudo diskutil mountDisk disk0s1
(where disk0s1 corresponds to the EFI partition of the main disk) - Open Finder and copy the EFI folder of your USB device to the main disk's EFI partition.
- Unplug the USB device and reboot your laptop. Now you can boot macOS without your USB device.
โ๏ธ Create a offline install media (Optional)
In case of reinstalling macOS, a offline install media can save some time. You also don't need an Ethernet connection for the installation. To create a offline install media, you need the following stuff:
- macOS Installer from the App Store.
- A 16 GB pendrive (Keep in mind, during the preperation we will format the disk to create the install media).
Press ALT + SPACE
and open Disk utility. Select your USB device and click erase. Name it MyUSB
and choose Mac OS Extended with GUID Partition Map. After erasing the USB device, close Disk utility.
Now press ALT + SPACE
and open terminal. Type the following command:
Big Sur:
sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyUSB --downloadassets
Monterey:
sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyUSB --downloadassets
After creating the install media, copy your EFI folder to the EFI partition of your USB device.
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โ What's working
- Intel WiFi & Bluetooth (thanks to itlwn)
- Brightness / Volume Control
- Battery Information
- Audio (Audio Jack & Speaker)
- USB Ports & Built-in Camera
- Graphics Acceleration
- Trackpoint / Touchpad
- Power management / Sleep
- FaceTime / iMessage (iServices)
- HDMI
- Automatic OS updates
- Handoff / Universal Clipboard
- Sidecar (Cable) / AirPlay to Mac
- SIP / FireVault 2
- USB-C
โ ๏ธ What's not working
- Safari DRM
Use Chromium powered Browser or Firefox to watch Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and others
- AirDrop & Continuity
- Fingerprint Reader (Disabled with NoTouchID kext)
- Thunderbolt 3
๐ Not tested
- Sidecar Wireless
- Apple Watch Unlock
- WWAN
- Dualbooting Windows / Linux (with OpenCore)
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Did you find any bugs or just have some questions? Feel free to provide your feedback using the Discussions tab.
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This repo is licensed under the MIT License.
OpenCore is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License.
Copyright (c) 2018 - 2022 valnoxy. By Jonas G. <[email protected]>