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This is my complete EFI folder to be used for hackintosh on Dell Inspiron 14 3421 notebook with multibooting:
- Windows 10 64 bit
- macOS Big Sur 11.2
- Kali Linux 2020.4
- Clone whole repo: $
https://github.com/alkindivv/DELL-3421-BigSur.git - Download Specific Folder only.
- Model: Dell Inspiron 14 3421
- CPU: Intel Core i5 3337U @ 1.80GHz ivy bridge
- iGPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1GB
- dGPU: NVIDIA GeForce 730M @ 2GB
- RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz
- Storage: 256GB SanDisk SSD (APFS)
- Audio: Realtek ALC282 HD Audio Controller
- Wifi: Intel Centrino 2230U Wirelees Connection
- Bluetooth: Intel Bluetooth
- Ethernet: Realtek8168 Ethernet Controller
- Trackpad: Synaptics PS2 Interface
- TouchScreen: ELAN TouchScreen
- Monitor: HD (1366x768) 60Mhz
- BOOT Loader: OpenCore r0.7.2
- BOOT Mode: UEFI (Guid Partition Table)
- BIOS Version: A05
- Operating System: Windows Home 64bit, BigSur 11.2, Kali Linux 2020.4
- OpenCore binary, config.plist, drivers for uefi, themes, etc..
- Patched ACPI Tables (DSDT-SSDT) for Sleep, Restart, Shutdown, Touchpad, Brightness, CPU Power Magement, USB Port Map etc..
- 3rd party kexts for working devices under macOS High Sierra (10.13), macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15), macOS BigSur (11) and macOS Monterey BETA (12), macOS Ventura
What's Worked
| Feature | Status | Dependency |
|---|---|---|
| QE/CI Enabled Graphics | ✅ | DSDT Inject + WhateverGreen.kext |
| Brightness Adjustments | ✅ | PNLF DSDT Patch + WhateverGreen.kext |
| FN Keys | ✅ | DSDT Patch |
| CPU Power Management | ✅ | ssdtPRGen Patch |
| Realtek ALC282 Audio out | ✅ | HDEF DSDT Patch + AppleALC.kext |
| WiFi Intel Centrino 2230U | ✅ | Airportitwlm.kext |
| Ethernet Realtek | ✅ | RealtekRTL8100.kext |
| Bluetooth | ✅ | IntelBluetoothInjector.kext + IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext |
| Synpatics TouchPad and Track Point | ✅ | ApplePS2SmartTouchPad.kext + VoodoRMI.kext |
| Battery Indicator | ✅ | ECEnabler.kext + Lilu.kext |
| WebCam | ✅ | Native |
| USB2.0 Port + USB 3.0 Port | ✅ | DSDT Patch |
| Sleep and Wake | ✅ | DSDT Patch |
| Mac App Store Access | ✅ | Set BSD name to en0 |
| iMessage and FaceTime | ✅ | Native |
List of Gestures
| Feature | Status | Dependency |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Finger Swipe Left and Right | ✅ | Normal Gestures. |
| 3 Finger Swipe Left and Right | ❌ | Unsupprted. |
| 3 Finger Swipe Up And Down | ❌ | Unsupported. |
| 4 Finger Swipe Up And Down | ❌ | Unsupported. |
Not Working
| Feature | Status | Dependency |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GT730M | ❌ | Nvidia Optimus isn’t supported on any macOS Version |
| Bluetooth | ❌ | Stopped Working after wake from Sleep |
| TouchScreen | ❌ | Disabled for Better Battrey Power Consumption |
Not Tested
| Feature | Status | Dependency |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI out | ❌ | I don't have any External Monitor. |
- macOS versions used are Retail from Mac App Store, using createinstallmedia for USB Installer
- dont use my DSDT.aml if you have different BIOS version
Credits
- Apple for macOS.
- Acidanthera for all the kexts/utilities that they made.
- Rehabman and Daliansky for the patches and guides and kexts.
- Dortania for for the OpenCore Install Guide.
- Piker-Alpha For ssdtPRGen