x1c6-hackintosh/README.md

# macOS on Thinkpad X1 Carbon 6th Generation, Model 20KH\*

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#### READ THE ENTIRE README.MD BEFORE YOU START.

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> ## Update

##### Recent | [Changelog Archive](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/docs/CHANGELOG.md)

> ### 2020-4-6

#### Added

- Added OpenCanopy to EFI for Picker GUI support.
- NVMeFix kext to EFI-installUSB for PM981 support.

#### Changed

- Upgraded OpenCore to 0.5.7
- Upgraded various kexts.

> ## SUMMARY:

**`In short, x1c6-hackintosh is very stable and is currently my daily driver. I fully recommend this project to anyone looking for a MacBook alternative.`**

| Fully functional                                                                                                                          | Non-functional                                                                | Semi-functional. Additional pulls needed and welcomed.                                                                                      |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| WiFi, Bluetooth, Apple Continuity ✅ \*need card replacement                                                                              | Fingerprint Reader (not needed, DISABLED at BIOS) ❌                          | HDMI, currently only outputs at 1080p.Though capable of 4K 4096x2150. ⚠️                                                                    |
| USB A, USB C, Webcam, Audio Playback/Recording Sleep, Ethernet, Intel Graphics, TrackPoint and Trackpad ✅                                | Wireless WAN (DISABLED at BIOS) \*ENABLED if you have a 2nd drive connected❌ | Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug: partially working [More details](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/24#issuecomment-603183002) ⚠️ |
| iCloud suite: App Store, iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud Drive, etc... ✅                                                                      | Hibernation ❌                                                                | Power management and optimizations. See [Issue #28](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/28) ⚠️                            |
| Multimedia Fn keys ✅ \*need [Karabiner Elements](https://ke-complex-modifications.pqrs.org/) and [BetterTouchTool](https://folivora.ai/) |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                             |
| MicroSD card reader ✅                                                                                                                    |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                             |

> ## NEEDED:

A macOS machine would be VERY useful: to create install drives, and for when your ThinkPad cannot boot. Though it is not completely necessary.
Flash drive, 16GB or more.
Xcode works fine, but I prefer [PlistEdit Pro](https://www.fatcatsoftware.com/plisteditpro/).
[MaciASL](https://github.com/acidanthera/MaciASL), for patching ACPI tables.
[IOJones](https://github.com/acidanthera/IOJones), for diagnosis.
[Hackintool](https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335018-hackintool-v286/), for diagnosis.

> ## WHERE TO START:

Explore links included this README, especially those in references and other x1c6-hackintosh repos.

Once you are ready, follow the series of README files included `docs/`.
[**1_README-HARDWAREandBIOS**](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/1_README-HARDWAREandBIOS.md): Requirements before starting.
[**2_README-installMEDIA**](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/2_README-installMEDIA.md): Creating the macOS install drive.
[**3_README-POSTinstallation**](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/3_README-POSTinstallation.md): Settings and tweaks post installation.
[**4_README-ACPIpatching**](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/4_README-ACPIpatching.md): The hardest and most time consuming part, patching the system ACPI table for battery status, brightness, sleep, thunderbolt, thunderbolt hotplugging, etc...
[**5_README-other.md**](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/5_README-other.md): for other notices

- While you can plug-and-play most of my hotpatches if you have an x1c6, I still suggest that you dump and disassemble your own DSDT. This is imprortant as your DSDT maybe different from mine. And furthermore, you get to learn more about what's actually going on.

> ## MY SPECIFICATIONS:

Refer to [x1c6-Platform_Specifications](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/references/x1c6-Platform_Specifications.pdf) for possible stock ThinkPad X1 6th Gen configurations.

| Processor Number                                                                                                                   | # of Cores | # of Threads | Base Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency | Cache | Memory Types | Graphics      |
| :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------- | :----------- | :------------- | :------------------ | :---- | :----------- | :------------ |
| [i7-8650U](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/124968/intel-core-i7-8650u-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz.html) | 4          | 8            | 1.9 GHz        | 4.2 GHz             | 8 MB  | LPDDR3-2133  | Intel UHD 620 |

**Peripherals:**

```
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Right USB Always On)
Two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (Max 5120x2880 @60Hz)
HDMI 1.4b (Max 4096x2160 @30Hz)
Ethernet via ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2: I219-LM Ethernet (vPro)
No WWAN
TrackPoint: PS/2
TrackPad: PS/2
```

**Display:**
`14.0" (355mm) HDR WQHD (2560x1440)`
**Audio:**
`ALC285 Audio Codec`
**Thunderbolt:**
`Intel JHL6540 (Alpine Ridge 4C) Thunderbolt 3 Bridge`

> ## Read These (References):

- [The Vanilla Laptop Guide](https://fewtarius.gitbook.io/laptopguide/)
- Daliansky's [Hackintool tutorial](https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://blog.daliansky.net/Intel-FB-Patcher-tutorial-and-insertion-pose.html).
- [An iDiot's Guide To Lilu and its Plug-ins](https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/an-idiots-guide-to-lilu-and-its-plug-ins.260063/)
- [Getting Started with ACPI](https://khronokernel.github.io/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/)
- [General Framebuffer Patching Guide (HDMI Black Screen Problem)](https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-general-framebuffer-patching-guide-hdmi-black-screen-problem.269149/)
- [Intel Framebuffer patching using WhateverGreen](https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-intel-framebuffer-patching-using-whatevergreen.256490/)

> ## OTHER x1c6-hackintosh REPOSITORIES:

[zhtengw/EFI-for-X1C6-hackintosh](https://github.com/zhtengw/EFI-for-X1C6-hackintosh)
[Colton-Ko/macOS-ThinkPad-X1C6](https://github.com/Colton-Ko/macOS-ThinkPad-X1C6)
Create a pull request if you like to be added, final decision at my discreation.

> ## CONTACT:

https://tylerspaper.com/contact
Signal: (202)-644-9951 \*This is a Signal ONLY number. You will not get a reply of you text me at this number.

> ## DONATE AND SUPPORT:

https://tylerspaper.com/support/

> ## Credits and Thank You:

[@Colton-Ko](https://github.com/Colton-Ko/macOS-ThinkPad-X1C6) for the great features template.
[@stevezhengshiqi](https://github.com/stevezhengshiqi) for the one-key-cpufriend script.
[@corpnewt](https://github.com/corpnewt) for CPUFriendFriend.
[@Sniki](https://github.com/Sniki) and [@goodwin](https://github.com/goodwin) for ALCPlugFix.
[@xzhih](https://github.com/xzhih) for one-key-hidpi.
[@daliansky](https://github.com/daliansky) for all the hotpatches.
[@velaar](https://github.com/velaar) for your continual support and contributions.

The greatest thank you and appreciation to [@Acidanthera](https://github.com/acidanthera), without whom's work, none of this would be possible.

And to everyone else who supports and uses my project.

Please let me know if I missed you.