- Joined
- May 21, 2021
- Messages
- 24
I wrote this tutorial to help AMD users create their own version of macOS in VMWare where I believe the system runs more smoothly (see item 8).
1) First you need to download VMWare from the official website and install it by choosing the free, non-commercial version:
Other Downloads:
- VM Workstation Pro 17.5.2. (Tested and can also be used. It's free to personal use.)
- Download Unlocker to patch VMWare:
mega.nz
- New version of unlocker tested on VMWare Worstation Pro
- After installing VMWare close it.
Extract all the unlocker files into a folder, open the command prompt (terminal) in administrator mode and run "win-install.cmd".
This patch releases the Apple Mac OS X version configuration option in VMWare under Virtual Machine Settings, Options, Apple Mac OS X:
use "macOS 14" when configuring your virtual machine:
![1697595264886.png 1697595264886.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12179-03bcbea227da6aa5a3ba383c974c28bb.jpg)
2) Also download an ISO of macOS Sonoma 14.0 (tested):
Note: All ISO images are Vanilla
mega.nz
I believe that other previous macOS versions may work since opencore 0.95 was used in this project. I haven't tested it with others yet.
Edit:
OR Download
(New Version Sonoma 14.5) Tested.
OR Download For testing purposes, I'm also uploading an ISO containing macOS Sequoia Beta 1 which is compatible with Opecore 1.0.0 here
3) Download a small VMWare disk image file:
Edit:
****************** Download New Version of VMWare disk image file Here: OPENCORE 1.0.0 *************************
****************************************************************************************************************************************
This file contains Opencore 1.0.0 on an EFI partition and should be chosen as a disk image on the SATA 0:0 drive in the VMWare settings. It should always be used that way.
I created a version of this file with 4 cores. But soon I'll post it here with 6 and 8 core. You'll be able to use these even when the system is already installed. Don't worry if your processor has 6 or more cores because it works normally as long as you set the number of colors correctly in VMWare.
In a few installations here VMWare didn't reset automatically and froze during the System Text listing. To resolve this, I simply rebooted manually and let the system continue the process. I don't know why, but if anyone can solve it, I'd appreciate it.
VMWare settings:
1) Memory: 8GB
2) Processors: 4 cores (It must be exactly that because Opencore patched to 4 cores)
![1697563518529.png 1697563518529.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12165-8bdee92a1c27a18824140aaaeb6044b9.jpg)
3) Hard Disk (Sata): macOS_Opencore_1.0_4_cores.vmdk (SATA 0:0) should always be the first boot drive.
In newer versions of WMWare choose "Keep existing format" if you are asked when adding the image of this drive.
![1718427341446.png 1718427341446.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/14/14544-9ac88503596a90b112d6c3b86cebece3.jpg)
4) Hard Disk 2 (Sata): This drive is where macOS will be installed. Any size you see fit.
5) CD/DVD (SATA): Use ISO image file (Sonoma.iso)
![1697563742532.png 1697563742532.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12167-8b7d6330da909197c20dca1d69206135.jpg)
6) USB Controller 3.1. (tested)
![1697563943198.png 1697563943198.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12168-8b7d6330da909197c20dca1d69206135.jpg)
7) Network Adapter: Bridged Automatic.
During installation, only erase or format the macOS installation drive you created using Disk Utility. Never do this on the OPENCORE drive (it must remain untouched):
![1697564233230.png 1697564233230.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12169-01fdcb27a72525ac8c95a6aabc586913.jpg)
![1697564292473.png 1697564292473.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12170-a93070f686df5b618cfef6c7b381cc01.jpg)
![1697564376242.png 1697564376242.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12171-544549b71fa3d495e73a8996776522e6.jpg)
![1697564427213.png 1697564427213.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12172-6d0262bbf8089b9d8e6cc82a1af471e4.jpg)
EDIT:
****************************************************************************** A T T E N T I O N ********************************************************************************
8) (IT GREATLY IMPROVES PERFORMANCE AND CORRECTS ERRORS![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
In order to correct the “errors” during start-up, which in spite of everything works.... and also to correct the performance and reduce the “slowness” of the virtual machine, you should turn off the windows hypervisor. To do this, use the tip below:
- In Windows, click on Start and search for Command Prompt
- Install VMWare Tools to change the resolution. It comes with VMWare Workstation, I don't remember if VMWare Play has VMWare Tools.
- You can only change the resolution within MacOS. Ex: 1600x1100. To do this, type in the terminal :
sudo /Library/Application\ Support/VMware\ Tools/vmware-resolutionSet 1600 1100
Note: In VMWare's Display settings you need to set the resolutions higher than or equal to the ones you'll be using in macOS.
THIS WAY YOU CAN EVEN RUN XCODE SIMULATOR SMOOTHLY AT LOW RESOLUTIONS SUCH AS 1024X768.
***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
***** In some test installations, the system has crashed or stopped during installation. I don't know why this happens. To solve it, just reset VMWare and let the installation continue normally.
Edit:
It was probably discovered that windows hypervisor hinders the normal functioning of VMware. You should turn it off. It can be done at the end of everything even after macOS is fully installed. See item 8.
***** When I first got macOS, I had this problem with a white background (wallpaper) in the system background. But you have to go into the macOS settings and click on Wallpaper and then deactivate the Show as screen saver option. Then choose a wallpaper you like.
1) First you need to download VMWare from the official website and install it by choosing the free, non-commercial version:
Other Downloads:
- VM Workstation Pro 17.5.2. (Tested and can also be used. It's free to personal use.)
- Download Unlocker to patch VMWare:
![mega.nz](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.nz%2Frich-file.png&hash=00cce83a3df297351d3f4adb724bb732&return_error=1)
11.23 MB file on MEGA
- New version of unlocker tested on VMWare Worstation Pro
- After installing VMWare close it.
Extract all the unlocker files into a folder, open the command prompt (terminal) in administrator mode and run "win-install.cmd".
This patch releases the Apple Mac OS X version configuration option in VMWare under Virtual Machine Settings, Options, Apple Mac OS X:
use "macOS 14" when configuring your virtual machine:
![1697595264886.png 1697595264886.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12179-03bcbea227da6aa5a3ba383c974c28bb.jpg)
2) Also download an ISO of macOS Sonoma 14.0 (tested):
Note: All ISO images are Vanilla
![mega.nz](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.nz%2Frich-file.png&hash=00cce83a3df297351d3f4adb724bb732&return_error=1)
13.37 GB file on MEGA
I believe that other previous macOS versions may work since opencore 0.95 was used in this project. I haven't tested it with others yet.
Edit:
OR Download
(New Version Sonoma 14.5) Tested.
OR Download For testing purposes, I'm also uploading an ISO containing macOS Sequoia Beta 1 which is compatible with Opecore 1.0.0 here
3) Download a small VMWare disk image file:
Edit:
****************** Download New Version of VMWare disk image file Here: OPENCORE 1.0.0 *************************
****************************************************************************************************************************************
This file contains Opencore 1.0.0 on an EFI partition and should be chosen as a disk image on the SATA 0:0 drive in the VMWare settings. It should always be used that way.
I created a version of this file with 4 cores. But soon I'll post it here with 6 and 8 core. You'll be able to use these even when the system is already installed. Don't worry if your processor has 6 or more cores because it works normally as long as you set the number of colors correctly in VMWare.
In a few installations here VMWare didn't reset automatically and froze during the System Text listing. To resolve this, I simply rebooted manually and let the system continue the process. I don't know why, but if anyone can solve it, I'd appreciate it.
VMWare settings:
1) Memory: 8GB
2) Processors: 4 cores (It must be exactly that because Opencore patched to 4 cores)
![1697563518529.png 1697563518529.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12165-8bdee92a1c27a18824140aaaeb6044b9.jpg)
3) Hard Disk (Sata): macOS_Opencore_1.0_4_cores.vmdk (SATA 0:0) should always be the first boot drive.
In newer versions of WMWare choose "Keep existing format" if you are asked when adding the image of this drive.
![1718427341446.png 1718427341446.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/14/14544-9ac88503596a90b112d6c3b86cebece3.jpg)
4) Hard Disk 2 (Sata): This drive is where macOS will be installed. Any size you see fit.
5) CD/DVD (SATA): Use ISO image file (Sonoma.iso)
![1697563742532.png 1697563742532.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12167-8b7d6330da909197c20dca1d69206135.jpg)
6) USB Controller 3.1. (tested)
![1697563943198.png 1697563943198.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12168-8b7d6330da909197c20dca1d69206135.jpg)
7) Network Adapter: Bridged Automatic.
During installation, only erase or format the macOS installation drive you created using Disk Utility. Never do this on the OPENCORE drive (it must remain untouched):
![1697564233230.png 1697564233230.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12169-01fdcb27a72525ac8c95a6aabc586913.jpg)
![1697564292473.png 1697564292473.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12170-a93070f686df5b618cfef6c7b381cc01.jpg)
![1697564376242.png 1697564376242.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12171-544549b71fa3d495e73a8996776522e6.jpg)
![1697564427213.png 1697564427213.png](https://forum.amd-osx.com/data/attachments/12/12172-6d0262bbf8089b9d8e6cc82a1af471e4.jpg)
EDIT:
****************************************************************************** A T T E N T I O N ********************************************************************************
8) (IT GREATLY IMPROVES PERFORMANCE AND CORRECTS ERRORS
In order to correct the “errors” during start-up, which in spite of everything works.... and also to correct the performance and reduce the “slowness” of the virtual machine, you should turn off the windows hypervisor. To do this, use the tip below:
- In Windows, click on Start and search for Command Prompt
- Right-click Command Prompt and then click Run as administrator
- If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action shown is the one you want and click Continue
- Then type: “bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off” Hit enter
- Then type:reg add “HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity” /v “Enabled” /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f - Press enter again.
- Restart the computer
- Install VMWare Tools to change the resolution. It comes with VMWare Workstation, I don't remember if VMWare Play has VMWare Tools.
- You can only change the resolution within MacOS. Ex: 1600x1100. To do this, type in the terminal :
sudo /Library/Application\ Support/VMware\ Tools/vmware-resolutionSet 1600 1100
Note: In VMWare's Display settings you need to set the resolutions higher than or equal to the ones you'll be using in macOS.
THIS WAY YOU CAN EVEN RUN XCODE SIMULATOR SMOOTHLY AT LOW RESOLUTIONS SUCH AS 1024X768.
***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
***** In some test installations, the system has crashed or stopped during installation. I don't know why this happens. To solve it, just reset VMWare and let the installation continue normally.
Edit:
It was probably discovered that windows hypervisor hinders the normal functioning of VMware. You should turn it off. It can be done at the end of everything even after macOS is fully installed. See item 8.
***** When I first got macOS, I had this problem with a white background (wallpaper) in the system background. But you have to go into the macOS settings and click on Wallpaper and then deactivate the Show as screen saver option. Then choose a wallpaper you like.
Attachments
Last edited: