How to install Mac OSX 10.9 mavericks on pc Hackintosh
I'm sure we're all itching to give Mavericks DP1 a go so here's the install process:
The process is mostly the same as with Lion/ML except a few subtle differences.
My main guide will be updated to give a full explanation of how to install Mavericks around GM time.
The process is mostly the same as with Lion/ML except a few subtle differences.
My main guide will be updated to give a full explanation of how to install Mavericks around GM time.
Creating the installer
1. Prepare your USB as GUID partition map with a HFS+ partition.
2. Mount your Mavericks DMG (Right click on “Install OS X 10.9 Developer Preview” then its in /Contents/Shared Support/InstallESD.dmg)
3. Mount BaseSystem.dmg by typing the following in terminal:
open /Volumes/OS\ X\ Install\ ESD/BaseSystem.dmg
4. Restore “OS X Base System” to your USB
5. Navigate to /System/Installation your USB drive Delete the “Packages” link then copy the Packages folder from “OS X Install ESD” to this location.
6. Use pacifist to extract mach_kernel from /OS X Install ESD/Packages/BaseSystemBinaries.pkg to the root of your USB drive. (Note: This is in the attachment).
7. Copy essential kexts to /System/Library/Extensions on your USB stick.
8. Install chameleon to the USB drive
1. Prepare your USB as GUID partition map with a HFS+ partition.
2. Mount your Mavericks DMG (Right click on “Install OS X 10.9 Developer Preview” then its in /Contents/Shared Support/InstallESD.dmg)
3. Mount BaseSystem.dmg by typing the following in terminal:
open /Volumes/OS\ X\ Install\ ESD/BaseSystem.dmg
4. Restore “OS X Base System” to your USB
5. Navigate to /System/Installation your USB drive Delete the “Packages” link then copy the Packages folder from “OS X Install ESD” to this location.
6. Use pacifist to extract mach_kernel from /OS X Install ESD/Packages/BaseSystemBinaries.pkg to the root of your USB drive. (Note: This is in the attachment).
7. Copy essential kexts to /System/Library/Extensions on your USB stick.
8. Install chameleon to the USB drive
9. Create the extra folder for the USB (copy your old one over)
10. Copy your folder of essential software & kexts to your USB stick.
Note: My system hangs if I attempt to boot with GraphicsEnabler=Yes.
10. Copy your folder of essential software & kexts to your USB stick.
Note: My system hangs if I attempt to boot with GraphicsEnabler=Yes.
Installing OS X
1. Install OS X
2. From the installer go to Utilities and Terminal.
3. Type cp –R /System/Library/Extensions/NullCPUPowerManagement.kext /Volumes/"OS X"/System/Library/Extensions/
4. Type: cp –R /System/Library/Extensions/FakeSMC.kext /Volumes/"OS X"/System/Library/Extensions/
5. Type reboot
Part 4 – Initial booot
1. Reboot your system and boot to the USB stick again but this time select your OS X install. This should boot you into your installed copy of ML.
2. Install chameleon + the updated boot file to your OS X drive.
3. Copy your Extra folder over.
4. Reboot & enjoy tinkering!
1. Install OS X
2. From the installer go to Utilities and Terminal.
3. Type cp –R /System/Library/Extensions/NullCPUPowerManagement.kext /Volumes/"OS X"/System/Library/Extensions/
4. Type: cp –R /System/Library/Extensions/FakeSMC.kext /Volumes/"OS X"/System/Library/Extensions/
5. Type reboot
Part 4 – Initial booot
1. Reboot your system and boot to the USB stick again but this time select your OS X install. This should boot you into your installed copy of ML.
2. Install chameleon + the updated boot file to your OS X drive.
3. Copy your Extra folder over.
4. Reboot & enjoy tinkering!
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Note: Currently the Desktop 1 in my sig requires the patched AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement kext which it's never needed before; and my Laptop (see sig) will boot fine as normal. Gives people an idea of what's working...
