ThinkPad X250 Hackintosh Repository

This repository contains resources and information for setting up macOS on the ThinkPad X250 laptop with Haswell architecture.

Compatibility

The ThinkPad X250 with Haswell architecture is known to be compatible with macOS, and users have successfully installed various versions of macOS on this laptop model.

Installation Guide

To install macOS on your ThinkPad X250, follow these steps:

1. Prepare a macOS installation media, such as a USB drive with a macOS installer image.
2. Ensure that your ThinkPad X250 meets the minimum system requirements for the desired version of macOS.
3. Configure your ThinkPad X250 BIOS settings according to the recommended settings for Hackintosh installations.
4. Boot from the macOS installation media and proceed with the installation process.
5. After the installation is complete, follow any post-installation steps or fixes specific to the ThinkPad X250 to ensure full functionality.

Working/Not Working

• Working:

  • Display and graphics acceleration
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (may require a compatible Broadcom or Intel Wi-Fi card replacement)
  • USB ports
  • Battery status
  • Sleep and wake functionality
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI Monitor

• Not Working:

  • Fingerprint reader
  • Some advanced power management features
  • VGA
  • Airdrop

• In progress:

  • Audio
  • Trackpad and TrackPoint
  • Function keys and keyboard shortcuts

• Not Tested:

  • Webcam
  • SD card reader

Please note that this list may vary depending on the specific macOS version and the configuration of your ThinkPad X250 Hackintosh.

Resources

Here are some useful resources for Hackintoshing the ThinkPad X250:

• Dortaria Install Guide
• Dortaria Post Install
• OC Auxiliary Tools

Please note that the provided links are for illustrative purposes only. Replace them with actual relevant links to guides, forum threads, or repositories specific to ThinkPad X250 Hackintosh.

FAQ

[Q] Why Display and graphics acceleration is not working?
[A] Make sure you use a Big Sur (shhh. still making efi for other versions)

[Q] Where i can report an problem?
[A] In Issues section

Contributing

If you have any suggestions, improvements, or additional resources to share, feel free to contribute to this repository. Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that Hackintoshing may violate Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA), and it may also involve complex technical processes that could potentially cause damage to your hardware. Use the information and resources provided in this repository at your own risk. The repository maintainers and contributors are not responsible for any damage or legal implications resulting from the use of this information.

License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License.