Success Hackintosh macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71 on Lenovo ThinkPad L480

Introduction

Building a fully functional Hackintosh on a laptop requires careful EFI tuning, proper kext configuration, and an up-to-date bootloader. In this report, we share the complete success story of running macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71 on the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 using OpenCore r1.0.8.

Hardware Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5 8250U
• iGPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 PC17000 / 2133MHz
• Storage: 1x NVME NVXG3 512GB
• Audio Codec: Realtek ALC257
• Ethernet: Intel I219-V4 Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Intel AC 8265
• Touchpad: Synaptic LEN0093 PS2 SMBUS Interface
• Screen: 14-inch (1366 x 768)
• Boot Mode: UEFI
• Bootloader: OpenCore r1.0.8
• OS Version: macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71

What Is Working

This installation achieved maximum stability with all core functions working properly:

• Graphics Acceleration (QE/CI) on Intel UHD Graphics 620
• Native CPU Power Management
• System Power States: Restart, Shutdown, and Sleep/Wake
• Mixed Dual Battery Indicator
• Display Brightness adjustment and Hotkeys (Fn Keys)
• Intel I219-V4 Gigabit Ethernet
• Intel AC 8265 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Synaptic Touchpad with Multi-touch gestures
• HDMI Video Output and HDMI Audio
• All USB Ports properly mapped

What Is Not Working

• None. Everything functions as expected.

Conclusion

The Lenovo ThinkPad L480 paired with OpenCore r1.0.8 provides an excellent experience running macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71. With all hardware components working natively, this setup serves as a rock-solid daily driver for productivity. If you need Hackintosh Installation Service then you can contact Andresha Hackintosh