Hackintosh the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen (OpenCore bootloader)

Introduction

Getting started 📖

Meet the Bootloader:

• Why OpenCore
• Dortania's website

Recommended tools:

• OpenCore Configurator
• Cross-platform GUI management tools for OpenCore OCAT
• Py script that uses acidanthera's macserial to generate SMBIOS GenSMBIOS
• The Swiss army knife of vanilla Hackintoshing Hackintool

Resources

• OpenCore

My Hardware 💻

Model	Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 4
Processor	Intel Core i5-6200U @ 2.30GHz
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory	8GB Soldered 1866MHz DDR3, dual-channel
Display	14" Full HD (1920x1080) IPS, non-touch
Storage	Lexar NM620 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Ethernet	Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)
WLAN + Bluetooth	11ac+BT, Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260NGW, 2x2 card
Camera	HD720p resolution, low light sensitive, fixed focus
Audio support	HD Audio, Conexant CX11852 codec, stereo speakers 1Wx2, dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
Keyboard	6-row, JIS, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
Battery	Integrated Lithium Polymer 4-cell (52Wh)

Installation

How to install macOS

1. Create an installation media
2. Download the latest EFI folder and copy it into the EFI partition
3. Change your BIOS settings according to the table below
4. Boot from the USB installer (press F12 to choose boot volume) and start the installation process

Menu			Setting
Config	USB	UEFI BIOS Support	Enable
	Power	Intel SpeedStep Technology	Enable
		CPU Power Management	Enable
	CPU	Hyper-Threading Technology	Enable
Security	Security Chip		Disable
	Memory Protection	Execution Prevention	Enable
	Virtualization	Intel Virtualization Technology	Enable
		Intel VT-d Feature	Enable
	Anti-Theft	Computrace	Disable
	Secure Boot		Disable
	Intel SGX		Disable
	Device Guard		Disable
Startup	UEFI/Legacy Boot		UEFI Only
	CSM Support		No
	Boot Mode		Quick

5. After fresh install, don't forget to replace downloaded EFI to fresh install EFI partition.

Enable Apple Services

1. Run the following script in Terminal.

git clone https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS && cd GenSMBIOS && chmod +x GenSMBIOS.command && ./GenSMBIOS.command

2. Type 1 for Install/Update MacSerial.
3. Type 2 ans select where the config.plist is located, /EFI/OC/Config.plist.
4. Type 3 to Generate SMBIOS, then press ENTER.
5. Type MacbookPro13,1 5, then press ENTER.

<key>PlatformInfo</key>
<dict>
   <key>Generic</key>
   <array>
      </dict>
         <key>AdviseFeatures</key>
         <true/>
         <key>MaxBIOSVersion</key>
         <false/>
         <key>SystemMemoryStatus</key>
         <string>Auto</string>
         <key>MLB</key>
+        <string>M0000000000000001</string>
         <key>ProcessorType</key>
         <integer>0</integer>
         <key>ROM</key>
         <data>ESIzRFVm</data>
         <key>SpoofVendor</key>
         <true/>
         <key>SystemProductName</key>
         <string>MacBookPro13,1</string>
         <key>SystemSerialNumber</key>
+        <string>W00000000001</string>
         <key>SystemUUID</key>
+        <string>00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000</string>
      </dict>
   </array>
</dict>

6. Save and reboot the system

Status

What's working ✅

• CPU Power Management ~1W on IDLE
• Intel HD 520 Graphics incuding graphics acceleration
• USB ports
• Internal camera working fine on FaceTime, Skype, Zoom and others
• Sleep / Wake / Shutdown / Reboot
• Onelink+ Port with Intel Gigabit Ethernet support
• Wifi, Bluetooth, Airdrop, Handoff, Continuity, Sidecar wireless some functionalities may be buggy or broken on Intel WLAN cards
• iMessage, FaceTime, App Store, iTunes Store Please generate your own SMBIOS
• Speakers and headphones combo jack
• Battery management
• Keyboard map and hotkeys with YogaSMC
• Trackpad, Trackpoint and physical buttons all macOS gestures working thanks to VoodooRMI
• SIP and FileVault 2 can be turned on
• HDMI with digital audio passthrough
• MiniDP
• Micro SD Card Reader slow r/w speed but works

What's not working ⚠️

• Safari DRM Use Chromium engine to watch Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and others
• WWAN (needs to be implemented)
• Fingerprint Reader

Update tracker 🔄

Kext	Current
Lilu	1.6.5
AppleALC	1.8.2
AirportItlwm	2.1.0
IntelBluetoothFirmware	2.2.0
IntelBluetoothInjector	2.2.0
VirtualSMC	1.3.1
AirportBrcmFixup	2.1.7
AirportE2200Ethernet	2.2.2
BrightnessKeys	1.0.3
ECEnabler	1.0.3
IntelMausi	1.0.7
RealtekRTL8111	2.4.2
RestrictEvents	1.1.1
USBInjectAll	0.8.0
VoodooPS2Controller	2.2.5
WhateverGreen	1.6.4

License

BSD-3-Clause license

Check out LICENSE for more detail.