https://github.com/ihackinos/macos-collection
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https://github.com/ihackinos/macos-collection
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All MacOS version
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ihackinos/macos-collection
- Owner: ihackinOS
- Created: 2025-05-27T03:35:11.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-01T01:09:03.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-01T03:10:29.159Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: bigsur, catalina, dmg, hackinos, highsierra, img, macos, mojave, monterey, raw, rdr, restore, sequoia, sonoma, tahoe, ventura
- Homepage: https://www.hackinOS.com
- Size: 8.79 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 💾 How to Use hackinOS RDR & IMG Files to Install macOS
### Applicable for All macOS Versions — **High Sierra → Tahoe**
hackinOS provides two types of installation files for all macOS versions:
- **📀 RDR File (.rdr)** → Restore macOS directly onto your drive using **R-Drive Image**
- **💿 IMG/DMG File (.img / .dmg)** → Create a bootable USB installer using **balenaEtcher**
Both methods work for every macOS version from **High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia, to Tahoe**.
> **Download Password:** www.hackinOS.com
> **Note**: Using 7 for extract, link download: [7zip](https://github.com/ip7z/7zip/releases/download/26.01/7z2601-x64.exe)
# 📀 PART 1 — Installing macOS Using the RDR File
*(Restore directly to your disk — no USB required)*
# 🔗 macOS Download Links (RDR & IMG/DMG)
Below is the section where you can insert download links for each macOS version.
## 📀 RDR Downloads
(Click to download the ready-to-restore `.rdr` image)
- **macOS High Sierra RDR** — *[High Sierra](https://cuty.io/HSierra10136)*
- **macOS Mojave RDR** — *[Mojave](https://cuty.io/Mojave10144)*
- **macOS Catalina RDR** — *[Catalina](https://cuty.io/Catalina1015)*
- **macOS Big Sur RDR** — *[Big Sur](https://cuty.io/BigSur11711)*
- **macOS Monterey RDR** — *[Monterey](https://cuty.io/Monterey1276)*
- **macOS Ventura RDR** — *[Ventura](https://cuty.io/Ventura1378)*
- **macOS Sonoma RDR** — *[Sonoma](https://cuty.io/Sonoma1485)*
- **macOS Sequoia RDR** — *[Sequoia](https://cuty.io/Sequoia1575)*
- **macOS Tahoe RDR** — *[Tahoe](https://cuty.io/Tahoe264)*
## 💿 IMG/DMG USB Installer Downloads
(Click to download the `.img` or `.dmg` installer image)
- **macOS High Sierra IMG/DMG** — *[High Sierra](https://cuty.io/DSierra10136)*
- **macOS Mojave IMG/DMG** — *[Mojave](https://cuty.io/DMojave10146)*
- **macOS Catalina IMG/DMG** — *[Catalina](https://cuty.io/DCata10157)*
- **macOS Big Sur IMG/DMG** — *[Big Sur](https://cuty.io/DBigSur11711)*
- **macOS Monterey IMG/DMG** — *[Monterey](https://cuty.io/DMon1276)*
- **macOS Ventura IMG/DMG** — *[Ventura](https://cuty.io/DVentura1378)*
- **macOS Sonoma IMG/DMG** — *[Sonoma](https://cuty.io/DSonoma1485)*
- **macOS Sequoia IMG/DMG** — *[Sequoia](https://cuty.io/DSequoia1575)*
- **macOS Tahoe IMG/DMG** — *[Tahoe - Part 1](https://cuty.io/DTahoePart1)* - *[Tahoe - Part 2](https://cuty.io/DTahoePart2)* - *[Tahoe - Part 3](https://cuty.io/DTahoePart3)* - *[Tahoe - Part 4](https://cuty.io/DTahoePart4)*
## 💡 What Is the RDR File?
The `.rdr` file is a ready-to-restore macOS disk image.
Once restored, your drive will contain:
- A full macOS installation
- A preconfigured EFI folder 🧩
- Bootable immediately 🎉
However, you **must adjust the EFI** to match your hardware for proper functionality.
## 🛠️ Steps to Restore macOS with R-Drive Image
### 1️⃣ ⬇️ Download the macOS `.rdr` file
Select the version you want (High Sierra → Tahoe).
### 2️⃣ 🔌 Connect the target drive
- Choose the HDD/SSD/NVMe where macOS will be installed.
- ⚠️ **This process erases the entire drive. Be sure to back up your data.**
### 3️⃣ 🚀 Open **R-Drive Image** in Windows
- **Download** - *[RTools](https://cuty.io/RTools)*
Launch the software.
### 4️⃣ Start the Restore Process
Inside R-Drive:
1. Click **“Restore Image”** 📂
2. Select the `.rdr` file
3. Select your target drive 💽
4. Click **Start ⚡**
### 5️⃣ ⏳ Wait for the restore to finish
When completed, the drive is fully bootable with macOS. 🎉
## 📌 Important Notes About EFI
The restored image includes a prebuilt EFI folder 🧩.
However, every Hackintosh system requires **hardware-specific configuration**.
After restoring, mount the EFI partition to:
- 🧬 Update OpenCore
- 📦 Add or replace required kexts
- 📝 Edit `config.plist` (ProperTree or OCC)
- ⚙️ Adjust GPU settings, ACPI patches, USB mapping, SecureBootModel, etc.
# 💿 PART 2 — Creating a macOS USB Installer Using IMG/DMG
*(Use balenaEtcher to flash the image to a USB drive)*
## 💡 What Is the IMG/DMG Installer File?
The `.img/.dmg` file is a ready-made macOS USB installer.
Flash → Plug → Boot.
An EFI folder is included, but you still need to **customize it** for your system.
## 🛠️ Steps to Create a macOS USB Installer (IMG/DMG)
### 1️⃣ ⬇️ Download the macOS `.img` or `.dmg` file
Available for all versions from High Sierra → Tahoe.
### 2️⃣ 🔌 Insert a USB drive
- Minimum: **16GB**
- Recommended: **32GB** for stable performance
### 3️⃣ 🚀 Launch **balenaEtcher**
Download the latest version if you don’t have it.
- **Download** - *[Etcher](https://cuty.io/Etcher214)*
### 4️⃣ Flash the Installer
Inside Etcher:
1. Click **“Flash from file”** 📂 → select the `.img/.dmg`
2. Click **“Select target”** 💽 → choose your USB
3. Click **“Flash”** ⚡
### 5️⃣ ⏳ Wait for flashing + verification
Once complete, your USB is ready to boot macOS. 🎉
## 📌 Important Notes About EFI (USB Installer)
The USB includes an EFI folder 🧩, but you must tailor it to match your hardware:
- CPU (Intel or AMD)
- GPU (Intel, AMD, NVIDIA Kepler)
- Chipset / motherboard
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- SSD/NVMe
- ACPI / Trackpad requirements
After flashing:
- 🧬 Update OpenCore
- 📦 Add necessary kexts
- 📝 Edit `config.plist`
- ⚙️ Check USB mapping, NVRAM settings, Secure Boot Model, GPU patches, etc.
# 🎯 Which Method Should You Use?
| Use Case | Recommended Method |
|---------|--------------------|
| Want the fastest installation, no USB needed | **RDR Restore** |
| Want a clean, traditional macOS installation | **USB Installer (IMG/DMG)** |
| System fails to boot after restore | Use **USB Installer** to repair |
| Installing on multiple machines | **USB Installer** |
# ✅ Final Notes
You can use **both RDR and IMG/DMG methods** for any macOS version from **High Sierra up to Tahoe**.
Both formats are preconfigured, easy to use, and optimized for Hackintosh users.