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Someone actually got macOS 27 running on a Snapdragon X2 Elite, and it works surprisingly well

XDA ·Simon Batt·4 days ago
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Published Oct 23, 2026, 12:03 AM EDT

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech.

Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics.

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Summary

Snapintosh runs macOS 27 on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (Asus Zenbook A16).

It's glitchy now — Wi‑Fi, GPU, and performance need work, but it boots Apple's kernel.

Repo shows EL2 hypervisor, platform hooks; gitignore hints the dev used Anthropic's Claude.

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