📝 Complete Guide to Installing macOS Sequoia on VMWare (AMD Platforms)

Introduction

1. AMD Platform Compatibility: Optimized configuration for AMD CPUs.

2. Apple ID Login Issues: Fixes App Store and iCloud login restrictions.

3. Simplified Process: Uses the OC4VM tool to automate virtual machine configuration, eliminating the need for manual file editing.

Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements

• Host System: Windows 10/11 (Intel or AMD CPU).

• Recommended Specs: Minimum 4-core CPU, 16GB RAM, 100GB free disk space (allocate 8GB RAM + 128GB disk for VM).

• Required Software:
• VMware Workstation Pro 17 (requires Broadcom account registration).
• Python 3.
• QEMU for Windows.
• OC4VM Toolkit (for automated configuration).

Installation Steps

1. Downloading the macOS Base System Image

1. Run the macrecovery script from the OpenCore package to download the official macOS Sequoia image:
• The file will be saved as BaseSystem.dmg. Convert it to VMware-compatible BaseSystem.vmdk using QEMU:

2. Configuring the VMware Virtual Machine

1. Import OC4VM Template:
• Unzip the OC4VM toolkit and copy the appropriate CPU folder (Intel or AMD) to the default VM directory (Documents\\Virtual Machines).
• Rename the folder to macOS and paste the BaseSystem.vmdk file into it.

2. Adjust Virtual Machine Settings:
• In VMware, open macOS.vmx and adjust CPU cores (recommended: 4) and memory (minimum 8GB).
• Add BaseSystem.vmdk as a SATA disk (installation medium).

3. Installing macOS Sequoia

1. Booting the Virtual Machine:
• Select BaseSystem from the OpenCore boot menu to enter macOS Recovery.
• Use Disk Utility to initialize the virtual disk (e.g., name it Macintosh HD), then run the installer.
• Note: The installation downloads ~15GB of data and takes ~30 minutes (depends on internet speed).

2. Initial Setup:
• Skip Apple ID login (to be fixed later) and create a local account.

Optimizations & Fixes

1. Installing VMware Tools

• Mount the Darwin.iso included with OC4VM and run the installer:

• Troubleshooting: If the installation fails, manually allow the system extension in System Settings → Privacy & Security.

2. Fixing Apple ID Login

• Run the vmhide script to mask the VM identity (prevents Apple server detection):

• Restart the VM, and App Store/iCloud will work normally.

3. AMD-Specific Optimizations

• Sync the virtual CPU cores with actual allocation:

4. Enabling Shared Folders (Optional)

• In VMware settings, add a shared folder (e.g., C:\\Shared). Access it in macOS via:

Final Results

• Resolution & Performance: VMware Tools enables dynamic resolution scaling for smoother operation.

• Full Functionality: App Store, iCloud, and Safari work flawlessly.

• Cross-Platform Stability: Tested on Intel 12th-gen i7 and AMD Ryzen 7 with no issues.

Important Notes

• Legal Disclaimer: macOS is legally licensed only for Apple hardware. This guide is for educational purposes.

• Performance Limits: No GPU acceleration—avoid graphics-heavy tasks like video editing.

• Update Risks: Disable auto-updates to prevent boot failures.

Tip: Refer to the original video tutorial for screenshots and troubleshooting.