Lenovo ThinkPad T480 - OpenCore Configuation

Status: Maintained
Version: 1.4.0
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⚠️ Disclaimer

This guide is only for the Lenovo ThinkPad T480. I am NOT responsible for any harm you cause to your device. This guide is provided "as-is" and all steps taken are done at your own risk.

The ACPI patches and the style of this README are from EETagent.

Important

Intel WiFi with Airportitlwm currently doesn't work under macOS Sequoia! Use the HeliPort version instead.

Note

The instructions for installing macOS have been moved to the wiki.

 

💻 Tested devices

Some users have reported that similar ThinkPads are compatible with this OpenCore configuration. Here is a list of these devices:

• Lenovo ThinkPad T580
• Lenovo ThinkPad X280

Introduction

EFI folders

This repo includes multiple EFI configuations for different macOS Versions.

EFI	Description	Type
EFI	Supports macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma & Sequoia (using Airportitlwm)	Stable
EFI - HeliPort	Supports every macOS Version except Ventura, Require HeliPort app	Stable

Download HeliPort app »

💻 My Hardware

These are the Hardware component I use. But this OpenCore configuation should still work with your device, even if the components are not equal.

Check the model of your WiFi & Bluetooth card. Intel cards should be compatible with itlwm (or AirportItlwm). If your card is from another manufacturer, please check if your card supports macOS. macOS Sonoma no longer supports Broadcom Wifi cards.

Category	Component
CPU	Intel Core i5-8350U
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620
SSD	Intel SSDPEKKF256G8L M.2 NVMe SSD
Memory	16GB DDR4 2400Mhz
Camera	720p Camera
WiFi & BT	Dell DW1830 (BCM43602)

 

Status

✅ What's working

• Intel WiFi & Bluetooth (thanks to itlwn)
• Brightness / Volume Control
• Battery Information
• Audio (Audio Jack & Speaker)
• USB Ports & Built-in Camera
• Graphics Acceleration
• Trackpoint / Touchpad
• Power management / Sleep
• FaceTime / iMessage (iServices)
• HDMI
• Automatic OS updates
• Handoff / Universal Clipboard
• Sidecar (Cable) / AirPlay to Mac
• SIP / FireVault 2
• USB-C

⚠️ What's not working

• Safari DRM
  • Use Chromium powered Browser or Firefox to watch Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and others.
• AirDrop & Continuity
  • Only devices with Intel WiFi affected
• Fingerprint Reader
  • Disabled with NoTouchID kext
• Thunderbolt 3
• Sidecar Wireless
• Apple Watch Unlock
• Dualbooting Windows / Linux (with OpenCore)
  • Theoretically this works, but the ACPI patches can make the operating system unstable.

🔄 Not tested

• WWAN

 

⭐️ Feedback

Did you find any bugs or just have some questions? Feel free to provide your feedback using the Discussions tab.

 

📜 License

This repo is licensed under the MIT License.

OpenCore is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License.

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