Booting macOS USB Installer on Surface Pro 7 for Hackintosh

Target Audience: Intermediate Hackintosh Users with Specific Hardware (Surface Pro 7)

Objective:

Enable booting from a macOS USB installer on a Surface Pro 7 using OpenCore.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Check USB Installer:

   • Ensure that your macOS USB installer was created correctly.
   • The USB should be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) with a GUID Partition Map and contain a valid copy of the macOS installer.

2. Verify OpenCore Configuration:

   • Ensure your EFI folder on the USB has the correct structure (EFI/OC).
   • The config.plist should be set up correctly for the macOS version you're trying to install.
   • Use OpenCore Sanity Checker to validate your config.plist.

3. Include Necessary Drivers:

   • Your OpenCore EFI should include the necessary drivers (HfsPlus.efi, OpenRuntime.efi, etc.) in the EFI/OC/Drivers directory.

4. Check Kexts:

   • Make sure you have the essential kexts like VirtualSMC.kext, VoodooI2C.kext, VoodooPS2Controller.kext, etc., in your EFI/OC/Kexts folder.
   • Ensure they are correctly referenced in your config.plist.

5. BIOS Settings on Surface Pro 7:

   • Disable Secure Boot in the BIOS.
   • Switch the boot mode to UEFI if it's set to Legacy or CSM.

6. USB Port Check:

   • Try using different USB ports on your Surface Pro 7. Sometimes, specific ports may not work correctly during boot-up.

7. File System Verification:

   • Use a tool like Disk Utility on a Mac or Paragon Partition Manager on Windows to check the file system integrity of your USB installer.

8. Recreate the Installer:

   • If none of the above works, recreate the macOS USB installer. There might have been an issue during the creation process.

9. Use a Different Guide or Source:

   • While the YouTube tutorial you're following might be helpful, consider looking for alternative guides or tutorials, especially those specifically tailored to the Surface Pro 7.

10. Community Support:

    • Search for forums or communities that have discussed Hackintosh installations on Surface Pro 7. User experiences can provide valuable insights.

11. Check for Surface Pro 7 Specific Patches:

    • Some devices require specific patches or configurations. Look for any such requirements for the Surface Pro 7.

Feedback and Support:

• Share your progress and challenges on Hackintosh forums or relevant subreddits for more tailored advice.
• If successful, consider contributing back to the community by sharing your EFI folder and steps you took to achieve the installation.

Reminder:

• Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware can be challenging and is not supported by Apple. It might also violate Apple's End User License Agreement.
• Make sure you have a backup of your data and understand the risks involved in attempting to run macOS on the Surface Pro 7.