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Step 5: Post-Installation and Making the Boot Bootloader Permanent

Once the installation finishes and you reach the macOS desktop, the process is not yet complete.

Did you encounter a or freeze point during the installation?

Visit the official Olarila website, navigate to the "Olarila Vanilla Images" section, and download the latest macOS Big Sur raw image. macos big sur olarila

The Olarila community is renowned for simplifying the Hackintosh process. Instead of building a vanilla installer from scratch—which can take hours of troubleshooting—Olarila provides "Vanilla" folder structures and pre-made EFI folders tailored to specific chipsets.

Olarila provides several config.plist files for different CPU generations (e.g., CoffeeLake , Skylake , AMD ).

For a stable daily driver Hackintosh, invest the time to learn OpenCore and create a vanilla installer following the Dortania guide. Step 5: Post-Installation and Making the Boot Bootloader

Mount the EFI partition of your and the EFI partition of your Internal Drive .

This is often related to incorrect RTC or power management settings. Ensure your BIOS settings match the requirements, or check if your EFI folder requires an SSDT-AWAC or SSDT-RTC0 patch.

: Updates can be tricky. If you don't understand your EFI structure, a minor macOS Big Sur update might break your system, and you'll be dependent on the Olarila team for a fix. The Olarila community is renowned for simplifying the

A SATA or NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for a smooth experience. 2. Required Tools USB Drive: A minimum of 16GB is required.

While Olarila’s generic EFI folders get your system up and running, a perfect Hackintosh requires hardware-specific tuning: