Here is the honest breakdown of every component:
| Component | Status | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| CPU (i5/i7-8xxx) | ✅ Fully Working | Native power management with correct SSDT. |
| GPU (UHD 620) | ✅ Fully Working | Graphics acceleration, Metal support. |
| Audio (ALC299) | ✅ Working | Use AppleALC.kext with layout-id 3 or 11. |
| Trackpad | ✅ Working | VoodooI2C (requires polling mode due to interrupt issues). |
| Keyboard + Backlight | ✅ Working | VoodooPS2Controller. Backlight control works. |
| Webcam | ✅ Working | Native USB webcam. |
| Battery Management | ✅ Working | Requires ACPI patches (SSDT-BATC). |
| Sleep / Wake | ✅ Working | Works after USB mapping and Hibernation fix. |
| NVMe SSD | ✅ Working | Some Toshiba drives may need NVMefix.kext. |
| Thunderbolt 3 | ⚠️ Limited | Hot-plug rarely works. Works if plugged in at boot. |
| Wi-Fi (Intel) | ⚠️ Limited | Wi-Fi works without Apple features (see above). |
| Bluetooth | ⚠️ Buggy | Pairing works, but drops after sleep sometimes. |
| Fingerprint Reader | ❌ Not working | No driver exists for macOS. |
| SD Card Reader | ❌ Not working | Usually Realtek RTS525a – no driver. | xps 13 9370 hackintosh
The Dell XPS 13 9370 represents a sweet spot for Hackintosh enthusiasts. Released in 2018, it features the 8th Generation Intel "Kaby Lake R" processors, a stunning 4K InfinityEdge display, and a premium aluminum chassis that rivals Apple's own MacBook design. iGPU: Intel UHD 620
While it is an older machine by modern standards, it remains one of the best-supported laptops for macOS (specifically Monterey and Ventura) thanks to the incredible work of the OpenCore community. If you are looking to breathe new life into this hardware with macOS, this guide covers everything you need to know. Here is the honest breakdown of every component:
| Issue | Fix |
|-------|-----|
| Kernel panic on Samsung PM981 | Replace SSD (cannot fix). |
| No Wi‑Fi | Install DW1560 (need M.2 A+E key adapter? No, 9370 has M.2 2230 slot – DW1560 fits directly if it’s the M.2 2230 variant). Or buy USB Wi‑Fi. |
| Sleep / wake black screen | Add igfxonln=1 boot arg. In config.plist → NVRAM → boot-args: igfxonln=1 |
| Headphone jack no sound after wake | Use alc-verb commands or ComboJack tool. Simpler: use USB‑C audio. |
| 4K display + external monitor | May exceed GPU bandwidth. Reduce internal scaling. |
| Thunderbolt | Disable TB in BIOS if not needed – causes boot delays. |
| BIOS reset after power loss | CMOS battery design flaw. Keep a pre‑configured BIOS profile exported. |