Adding HfsPlus.efi for Successful Hackintosh Installation

Guide:

Introduction: If you're having trouble locating the HfsPlus.efi file during your Hackintosh setup, this guide will help you find and include it correctly in your EFI folder. This file is crucial for proper macOS booting and installation.

Requirements:

  • Existing EFI folder for your Hackintosh
  • Basic knowledge of Hackintosh configurations

Step 1: Download HfsPlus.efi:

  1. Visit the HackintoshDrivers GitHub repository.
  2. Look for the HfsPlus.efi file in the releases section or by navigating through the repository folders.

Step 2: Choose the Correct Version:

  1. Ensure you select the HfsPlus.efi version compatible with your OpenCore or Clover bootloader version.
  2. Check the release notes or documentation for any specific instructions related to the version you are using.

Step 3: Download and Extract:

  1. Download the HfsPlus.efi file to your computer.
  2. Extract the downloaded file if it's in a compressed format (e.g., ZIP).

Step 4: Add HfsPlus.efi to EFI Folder:

  1. Open your existing EFI partition on your macOS installation USB or hard drive.
  2. Navigate to the EFI/OC/Drivers or EFI/CLOVER/drivers/UEFI directory (depending on your bootloader).
  3. Copy the HfsPlus.efi file into this directory.

Step 5: Update Config.plist:

  1. Open your config.plist file using a plist editor (e.g., ProperTree, OpenCore Configurator).
  2. Locate the Drivers section and ensure that the HfsPlus.efi entry is present.

Step 6: Save and Reboot:

  1. Save the changes to your config.plist file.
  2. Safely eject the EFI partition.
  3. Reboot your computer and proceed with the Hackintosh installation process.

Step 7: Verify Boot Process:

  1. During the boot process, check if HfsPlus.efi is loaded successfully.
  2. If there are no errors, proceed with the macOS installation.

Conclusion: By following these steps, you should be able to find and include HfsPlus.efi in your EFI folder for a successful Hackintosh installation. Ensure that you use the correct version of HfsPlus.efi for your bootloader to avoid compatibility issues. Good luck with your Hackintosh journey!

Not able to find HfsPlus.efi

Hello I am new so i was following dortania opencore guide and It says that it is a must to include HfsPlus.efi so i went to drivers and could not find any efi file named Please help

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