+# Lenovo ThinkPad T440p - OpenCore Configuation
-Lenovo ThinkPad T440p - OpenCore Configuation
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Status: Maintained
- Version: 1.7.1
+ Version: 1.7.2
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- -[](https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg) - - - - - - ## ⚠️ Disclaimer This guide is only for the Lenovo ThinkPad T440p. I am NOT responsible for any harm you cause to your device. This guide is provided "as-is" and all steps taken are done at your own risk. Switch to develop branch » -## ℹ️ Information -
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-Table of contents
- - * [Introduction](#-introduction) - * [Migrate to Version 1.7.0 and higher](#migrate-to-version-170-and-higher) - * [EFI folders](#efi-folders) - * [Features](#-features) - * [Usage](#-usage) - * [Requirements](#-requirements) - * [Preperation](#%EF%B8%8F-preperation) - * [Create the install media](#create-the-install-media) - * [Configure and install OpenCore](#configure-and-install-opencore) - * [Installation](#-installation) - * [Prepare BIOS](#prepare-bios) - * [Install macOS](#install-macos) - * [Post-Install](#-post-install) - * [Install EFI](#install-efi) - * [Fix Audio Jack noise](#fix-audio-jack-noise) - * [Create a offline install media (Optional)](#create-a-offline-install-media-optional) - * [Upgrade macOS / Switch or update EFI](#%EF%B8%8F-upgrade-macos--switch-efi) - -> Note: See the wiki for more tweaks etc. -
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+## Introduction -These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation **should still work** with your device, even if the components are not equal. +
Download HeliPort app » -## ✨ Features - -### What works -- Intel WiFi & Bluetooth (thanks to [itlwn](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm)) -- Brightness / Volume Control -- Battery Information -- Audio (Audio Jack & Speaker) -- USB Ports & Built-in Camera -- Graphics Acceleration -- Trackpoint / Touchpad -- Power management / Sleep -- FaceTime / iMessage (iServices) -- DisplayPort -- Automatic OS updates -- DVD Drive -- Dock USB / Display -- Handoff / Universal Clipboard -- Sidecar / AirPlay to Mac - -### Not working -- AirDrop & Continuity -- VGA - -### Known issues -- **Intel Bluetooth**: When using WiFi, the audio gets stutters or choppy frequently. (AirPods mainly affected) - - Workaround: Use ```Ethernet``` instead of WiFI. -- **CPU Temperature**: The device might have some heat issues. - - Workaround: Install ```YogaSMC``` app. -- **DRM**: Safari can't play DRM-protected media. (ex. Netflix) - - Workaround: Use ```Firefox``` or ```Chrome```. - -# 📖 Usage - -## 📝 Requirements -You must have the following stuff: + +
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+Hardware
-+## Introduction -These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation **should still work** with your device, even if the components are not equal. +
+
+The Version 1.7.0 changes the model from ```MacBookPro12,1``` to ```MacBookPro11,4```. You need to generate a new SMBIOS for the new model with [GenSMBIOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS).
-## 🔔 Introduction
+**Dualbooting**
+If you want to dualboot / multiboot your T440p with Windows or Linux, do **not** use OpenCore as bootloader! You need to use the efi boot menu in order to boot Windows or Linux. Legacy boot is not supported!
-### Migrate to Version 1.7.0 and higher
-The Version 1.7.0 changes the model from ```MacBookPro12,1``` to ```MacBookPro11,4```. You need to generate a new SMBIOS for the new model with [GenSMBIOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS).
+The reason: **ACPI Patches**
+
+These ACPI patches are necessary for booting macOS. OpenCore doesn't only patch macOS, but also Windows and Linux. These operating systems handle the patches differently than macOS. If you decide to use OpenCore with other systems, you may expect some bugs like missing battery and WiFi issues.
+
+**EFI folders**
-### EFI folders
This repo includes multiple EFI configuations for different macOS Versions.
| EFI | Description | Type |
@@ -94,50 +63,45 @@ This repo includes multiple EFI configuations for different macOS Versions.
Differences to the EFI folders » 📖 Important instructions
+ -| Category | Component | -| --------- | ------------------------------------ | -| CPU | Intel Core i7-4800MQ | -| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | -| SSD | SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB | -| Memory | 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz | -| Camera | 720p Camera | -| WiFi & BT | Intel Wireless-N 7260 | +**Migrate to Version 1.7.0 and higher** -Download HeliPort app » -## ✨ Features - -### What works -- Intel WiFi & Bluetooth (thanks to [itlwn](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm)) -- Brightness / Volume Control -- Battery Information -- Audio (Audio Jack & Speaker) -- USB Ports & Built-in Camera -- Graphics Acceleration -- Trackpoint / Touchpad -- Power management / Sleep -- FaceTime / iMessage (iServices) -- DisplayPort -- Automatic OS updates -- DVD Drive -- Dock USB / Display -- Handoff / Universal Clipboard -- Sidecar / AirPlay to Mac - -### Not working -- AirDrop & Continuity -- VGA - -### Known issues -- **Intel Bluetooth**: When using WiFi, the audio gets stutters or choppy frequently. (AirPods mainly affected) - - Workaround: Use ```Ethernet``` instead of WiFI. -- **CPU Temperature**: The device might have some heat issues. - - Workaround: Install ```YogaSMC``` app. -- **DRM**: Safari can't play DRM-protected media. (ex. Netflix) - - Workaround: Use ```Firefox``` or ```Chrome```. - -# 📖 Usage - -## 📝 Requirements -You must have the following stuff: + +
+
+These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation **should still work** with your device, even if the components are not equal. + +| Category | Component | +| --------- | ------------------------------------ | +| CPU | Intel Core i7-4800MQ | +| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | +| SSD | SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB | +| Memory | 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz | +| Camera | 720p Camera | +| WiFi & BT | Intel Wireless-N 7260 | + +
+
+
+
+## Installation
+
+💻 My Hardware
++These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation **should still work** with your device, even if the components are not equal. + +| Category | Component | +| --------- | ------------------------------------ | +| CPU | Intel Core i7-4800MQ | +| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | +| SSD | SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB | +| Memory | 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz | +| Camera | 720p Camera | +| WiFi & BT | Intel Wireless-N 7260 | + +
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-> **Note**: If you want to install macOS Monterey, you need to upgrade from Big Sur, or create an **offline** install media (see down below).
+📝 Requirements
+ + +You must have the following items: - Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (Obviously 😁). - Access to a working Windows machine with Python installed. - A pendrive with more than 4 GB (Keep in mind, during the preperation we will format the disk to create the install media). - an Internet connection via Ethernet. - 1-2 hours of your time. -## ⚙️ Preperation +
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+⚙️ Preperation
+ ### Create the install media @@ -205,7 +169,11 @@ The default keyboard layout and language is ```German```. To change the language ### Install OpenCore After you've finished with the neccesary tweaks, you have to copy the EFI folder to the EFI partition of your pendrive. -## 🚚 Installation +
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+
+🚚 Installation
+ ### Prepare BIOS The bios must be properly configured prior to installing macOS. @@ -237,14 +205,46 @@ Now you can go through the install. 5. Once you see the `Region selection` screen, you are good to proceed. 6. Create your user accound and everything else. -## 🚚 Post-Install +
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+## Post-install (optional)
+
+♻️ Upgrade macOS / Switch EFI
+ + +If you plan to upgrade your macOS (or updating the EFI / switching to HeliPort), you'll need a different OpenCore configuation (EFI). Please follow these steps: + +> Note: Download the desired macOS version in the Settings before following these steps, if you are connected via WiFi. + +1. Download the newest release & [ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) and extract it. +2. Start ProperTree and load the ```Config.plist``` on your EFI partition. (File -> Open) +> Note: You can mount your EFI partition by pressing ```WIN + SPACE```, typing Terminal and enter the following command: ```sudo diskutil mountDisk disk0s1```. +3. Now also load the new configuration file from the repo for the desired macOS installation (or HeliPort config). +4. You should now have 2 ProperTree-windows open on your screen. +5. Go in both windows to ```Root -> PlatformInfo -> Generic```. Transfer ```MLB, ROM, SystemProductName, SystemSerialNumber and SystemUUID``` to the new config. +6. Save the new config (File -> Save) and close both windows. +7. Now delete your existing EFI folder from the EFI partition and copy the new one to it. (Make sure that the Directorys ```Boot and OC``` are in ```EFI```). + +If you want to upgrade macOS, download the desired macOS version in the Settings app and perform the upgrade like on a real Mac. + +
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+💾 Install OpenCore to Hard drive
+ -### Install EFI 1. Press `WIN + SPACE` and open terminal. Type `sudo diskutil mountDisk disk0s1` (where disk0s1 corresponds to the EFI partition of the main disk) 2. Open Finder and copy the EFI folder of your USB device to the main disk's EFI partition. 3. Unplug the USB device and reboot your laptop. Now you can boot macOS without your USB device. -### Fix Audio Jack noise +
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+🎧 Fix Audio Jack noice
+ + 1. Copy `ALCPlugFix` to your desktop. 2. Press `WIN + SPACE` and open terminal. Type the following commands: ```bash @@ -255,7 +255,11 @@ cd Desktop/ALCPlugFix ``` 3. After that, type `hda-verb 0x1a SET_PIN_WIDGET_CONTROL 0x24`. -### Create a offline install media (Optional) +
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+## Status
+
+✏️ Create a offline install media (Optional)
+ In case of reinstalling macOS, a offline install media can save some time. You also don't need an Ethernet connection for the installation. To create a offline install media, you need the following stuff: @@ -278,22 +282,56 @@ Monterey: After creating the install media, copy your EFI folder to the EFI partition of your USB device. -## ♻️ Upgrade macOS / Switch EFI -If you plan to upgrade your macOS (or updating the EFI / switching to HeliPort), you'll need a different OpenCore configuation (EFI). Please follow these steps: - -> Note: Download the desired macOS version in the Settings before following these steps, if you are connected via WiFi. - -1. Download the newest release & [ProperTree](https://github.com/corpnewt/ProperTree) and extract it. -2. Start ProperTree and load the ```Config.plist``` on your EFI partition. (File -> Open) -> Note: You can mount your EFI partition by pressing ```WIN + SPACE```, typing Terminal and enter the following command: ```sudo diskutil mountDisk disk0s1```. -3. Now also load the new configuration file from the repo for the desired macOS installation (or HeliPort config). -4. You should now have 2 ProperTree-windows open on your screen. -5. Go in both windows to ```Root -> PlatformInfo -> Generic```. Transfer ```MLB, ROM, SystemProductName, SystemSerialNumber and SystemUUID``` to the new config. -6. Save the new config (File -> Save) and close both windows. -7. Now delete your existing EFI folder from the EFI partition and copy the new one to it. (Make sure that the Directorys ```Boot and OC``` are in ```EFI```). - -If you want to upgrade macOS, download the desired macOS version in the Settings app and perform the upgrade like on a real Mac. +
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+✅ What's working
+ + +- [X] Intel WiFi & Bluetooth (thanks to [itlwn](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm)) +- [X] Brightness / Volume Control +- [X] Battery Information +- [X] Audio (Audio Jack & Speaker) +- [X] USB Ports & Built-in Camera +- [X] Graphics Acceleration +- [X] Trackpoint / Touchpad +- [X] Power management / Sleep +- [X] FaceTime / iMessage (iServices) +- [X] DisplayPort +- [X] Automatic OS updates +- [X] DVD Drive +- [X] Dock USB / Display +- [X] Handoff / Universal Clipboard +- [X] Sidecar (Cable) / AirPlay to Mac +- [X] SIP / FireVault 2 + +
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+⚠️ What's not working
+ + +- [ ] Safari DRM ```Use Chromium powered Browser or Firefox to watch Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and others``` +- [ ] AirDrop & Continuity +- [ ] Fingerprint Reader +- [ ] VGA +- [ ] Sleep with Docking Station +- [ ] Dualbooting Windows / Linux (with OpenCore) + +
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