💾 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.

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📀 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 — Add link here
• macOS Mojave RDR — Mojave
• macOS Catalina RDR — Add link here
• macOS Big Sur RDR — Big Sur
• macOS Monterey RDR — Monterey
• macOS Ventura RDR — Ventura
• macOS Sonoma RDR — Add link here
• macOS Sequoia RDR — Sequoia
• macOS Tahoe RDR — Tahoe

💿 IMG/DMG USB Installer Downloads

(Click to download the .img or .dmg installer image)

• macOS High Sierra IMG/DMG — High Sierra
• macOS Mojave IMG/DMG — Mojave
• macOS Catalina IMG/DMG — Catalina
• macOS Big Sur IMG/DMG — Big Sur
• macOS Monterey IMG/DMG — Monterey
• macOS Ventura IMG/DMG — Ventura
• macOS Sonoma IMG/DMG — Sonoma
• macOS Sequoia IMG/DMG — Sequoia
• macOS Tahoe IMG/DMG — Add link here

💡 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

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.

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.