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[Guide] Dell Inspiron 14 7460 Install 10.12.6

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I have the exact same laptop but the installer does not open. It shows a "Waiting for root device" error and hangs there with botched up text. Any fix for this? My laptop is the same as yours except I have a 1TB HDD instead of the SSD. I have made a bootable unibeast usb and i am trying to install from it
 
I have the exact same laptop but the installer does not open. It shows a "Waiting for root device" error and hangs there with botched up text. Any fix for this? My laptop is the same as yours except I have a 1TB HDD instead of the SSD. I have made a bootable unibeast usb and i am trying to install from it

Unibeast is for Desktop.
Check your BIOS configuration. It must match:

- Sata: AHCI (leave Legacy enable as well)
- Enable SMART Reporting
- USB security level: disabled
- Enable USB powershare
- Deactivate Computrace
- Enable CPU XD
- Disable Secure Boot
- Disable Intel SGX
- Enable Multi Core Support
- Enable Speedstep
- Enable C-States
- Enable TurboBoost
- Enable HyperThread
- Disable Wake on USB
- Battery charge profile: Standard
- Numlock Enable
- FN-lock mode: Disable/Standard
- Fastboot: minimal
- Enable VT
- Disable VT-D
- Wireless switch OFF for Wifi and BT
- Enable Wireless Wifi and BT
- Allow BIOS Downgrade
- Allow BIOS Recovery from HD, disable Auto-recovery
- Auto-OS recovery threshold: OFF
- SupportAssist OS Recovery: OFF
 
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Still happens. See this
 
View attachment 302950 Still happens. See this

Follow the Clover guide linked from the FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html

Although you should read the FAQ for an overview of issues, the Clover guide is linked from the first question: "Q. Where do I start?", just after the bold face "Clover Guide".
Here is a direct link, just to be clear:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/

Also, your profile must be filled out with complete details as requested in the FAQ, again under "Q. Where do I start?". All seven details requested are equally important.

And if you have an issue (after following the guide), or on any other problem, you must provide a detailed description of the problem including information that helps us understand what you're doing. Always attach "Problem Reporting" files as per FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html
The required files and data are fully detailed in the last question in the FAQ:
"Q. What are typical "Problem Reporting" files?"
 
RenabMan, followed the instructions as you have mentioned in that’s link. Should I upload my Clover folder for you to help me out? So sorry for bothering you man... First time here and I really need help. You’re anyway the god of hackintoshing. Any help would be highly appreciated
 
RenabMan, followed the instructions as you have mentioned in that’s link. Should I upload my Clover folder for you to help me out? So sorry for bothering you man... First time here and I really need help. You’re anyway the god of hackintoshing. Any help would be highly appreciated

No problem reporting files attached.
But "still waiting for root device" when booting from USB indicates a USB problem.
Make sure you're using a USB2 stick and try all USB ports (as per guide).
 
Tried your steps man. Still not able to get the "waiting for root device" error to go away. I even tried removing the USB from one port and tried all ports. Here are the screenshots and Clover folder attached for you to see. Maybe there are some errors in my config.plist or something. Any help would be highly appreciated

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Tried your steps man. Still not able to get the "waiting for root device" error to go away. I even tried removing the USB from one port and tried all ports. Here are the screenshots and Clover folder attached for you to see. Maybe there are some errors in my config.plist or something. Any help would be highly appreciated

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Make sure you use a USB2 stick.
Try all USB ports.
And as per guide, USBInjectAll.kext may help.
Also, your config.plist is not from my current guide plists.
 
I used the files given in this article on which I am commenting. Also, I have used a USB2 stick. Is it possible this is happening because of using Unibeast/Multibeast to make the bootable USB
 
I used the files given in this article on which I am commenting. Also, I have used a USB2 stick. Is it possible this is happening because of using Unibeast/Multibeast to make the bootable USB

Again:
And as per guide, USBInjectAll.kext may help.
Also, your config.plist is not from my current guide plists.
 
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