Xps 13 9370 Hackintosh [updated] May 2026

Abstract

This paper examines the feasibility, technical steps, and limitations of running macOS on the Dell XPS 13 9370 (Hackintosh). It summarizes hardware compatibility, required firmware and bootloader changes, kernel extensions (kexts), sample OpenCore configuration, installation procedure, post-install optimizations, common issues, and legal/ethical considerations. The goal is a practical, reproducible guide for advanced users who accept legal risks and warranty implications.

1. Prepare: 16GB USB drive, latest OpenCore release, macOS Monterey installer (most stable for 9370).
2. BIOS: Reset to factory, then follow the settings above.
3. Build EFI: Download a pre-made EFI from the Dell XPS 9370 Hackintosh GitHub repository (search for "balopez83" or "osx86 xps 9370") – these are verified working.
4. Modify: Replace Generic SMBIOS with your own MacBookPro15,2 serial.
5. Install: Boot USB, erase internal SSD (APFS/GUID), install macOS.
6. Post-Install: Copy EFI from USB to internal SSD (diskutil list to find EFI partition).
7. Fix sleep: In terminal: sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 25 to use safe sleep.

• Booter -> Quirks: RebuildAppleMemoryMap, SyncRuntimePermissions, SetupVirtualMap
• Kernel -> Quirks: AppleCpuPmCfgLock, AppleXcpmCfgLock, DisableIoMapper, PanicNoKextDump, PowerTimeoutKernelPanic
• PlatformInfo -> Generic: use MacBookPro15,2 or MacBookPro15,4 (for Iris-free 8th gen)

Part 6: Step-by-Step Installation Summary

For the reader who just wants the bullet points: xps 13 9370 hackintosh

• SSDT-PLUG.aml (CPU power management)
• SSDT-EC.aml (fake EC)
• SSDT-PNLF.aml (backlight control)
• SSDT-XOSI.aml (OSI compatibility)
• SSDT-GPI0.aml (I2C touchpad)
• SSDT-TB3.aml (if you use Thunderbolt)

The Installation Experience

Difficulty: Intermediate (3/10 if you follow a guide, 7/10 from scratch) Prepare: 16GB USB drive, latest OpenCore release, macOS