The Dell XPS 13 9370 is widely considered the "golden ticket" for Hackintosh enthusiasts who want a macOS laptop without paying the Apple Tax for a MacBook Pro. With its stunning 4K InfinityEdge display, Intel 8th-gen quad-core processors (Kaby Lake R), and surprisingly compatible hardware, this machine can run macOS almost perfectly.
But here is the catch: commercial EFI folders and "pre-built" Hackintosh tools often charge money or contain bloatware. This guide is 100% free. We will build a Vanilla OpenCore Hackintosh from scratch using only open-source tools.
By the end of this guide, you will have a dual-boot Windows/macOS machine with working Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Audio, Graphics Acceleration, and even iMessage. xps 13 9370 hackintosh free
Here’s the free recipe for the 9370:
🧠 Pro tip: Generate your own
PlatformInfousing GenSMBIOS (MacBookPro15,2). Never use someone else’s serial. The Dell XPS 13 9370 is widely considered
The ALC299 codec has a weird issue where headphones don't register. Free fix:
Fix: You have a PM981 SSD. The free fix is to buy a new SSD (WD SN770 or SK Hynix P31). There is no free kext fix for that specific controller. 🧠 Pro tip: Generate your own PlatformInfo using
| Feature | Status | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CPU (i7-8550U / i5-8250U) | ✅ Full support | Native power management | | iGPU (Intel UHD 620) | ✅ Full support | QE/CI acceleration works | | Audio (ALC299) | ✅ Works | With AppleALC.kext | | WiFi/Bluetooth | ⚠️ Requires replacement | Killer 1435 (Intel) is awful. Swap for DW1560 or Intel AX200 (with itlwm). | | Trackpad | ✅ Works | I2C gesture support | | Touchscreen | ✅ Works | Basic multi-touch | | Thunderbolt 3 | ⚠️ Hotplug limited | Works for video/charging, not full PCIe hotplug | | Sleep | ✅ Works | Proper S3 sleep |
Run GenSMBIOS. Select MacBookPro15,2 (The closest twin to XPS 13). Copy the Serial, Board Serial, and SmUUID into your Config.plist.