Installing OS X El Capitan 10.11 or Later: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Core i3 Acer C720 Chromebook

Are you eager to install OS X El Capitan on your Core i3 Acer C720 Chromebook? This guide will walk you through the process, but first, keep in mind that this tutorial is only compatible with the JUEFI firmware or newer. Additionally, please note that WiFi support is limited in OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

To begin, create an OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan installer USB using the `createinstallmedia` command. Once you have your installer USB ready, download and install Clover to your USB drive. Make sure to replace 'EFI/CLOVER' on the USB drive with the clover folder provided.

Next, plug in the USB drive to your Core i3 Acer C720 Chromebook and restart it. In Clover, select the OS X flash drive as the boot option. If you encounter any issues booting OS X, press space in Clover and select 'Boot Verbose' for troubleshooting assistance.

To configure Clover, use Clover Configurator on the C720 to copy the CLOVER folder to /EFI/ on the EFI partition. If you haven't installed Windows already, now is a good time to do so.

Once you have your Clover configuration set up, install AppleHDA_ALC283.kext using Kext Wizard. Replace /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/Plugins/AirportAtheros40.kext with the provided WiFi kext.

After installing OS X, reboot with the flash drive still plugged in and partition the drive with Disk Utility if you wish to dual-boot with Windows.

One important note: your Clover theme will not display disk labels. However, this is a minor issue compared to the excitement of having OS X El Capitan running on your Core i3 Acer C720 Chromebook!

Some additional tips to keep in mind:

* WiFi sometimes stops working after sleep/wake.

* The 4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi frequencies only work reliably when warm rebooting from Windows.

* The kext does not work on other versions of OS X, so make sure you're running El Capitan 10.11 or later.

If you experience any issues with your WiFi connection, try pressing space in Clover and selecting 'Boot Verbose' for troubleshooting assistance.

In conclusion, installing OS X El Capitan on your Core i3 Acer C720 Chromebook is a bit of a challenge, but with this guide, you should be able to successfully install the operating system. Just remember to follow the instructions carefully, and don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter any issues along the way.

Install os x el capitan 10.11 or later