ThunderboltReset

ThunderboltReset is a Lilu plugin that provides Thunderbolt hot-plug reset support, allowing Thunderbolt devices to be properly recognized when connected after boot.

Overview

On Hackintosh systems, Thunderbolt devices connected after boot (hot-plugged) may not be properly recognized due to incomplete Thunderbolt controller initialization. ThunderboltReset patches the Thunderbolt subsystem to properly handle hot-plug events, ensuring that Thunderbolt devices are detected and configured correctly when connected after the system has already booted.

Features

• Hot-Plug Support: Enables proper Thunderbolt device detection when connected after boot
• Controller Reset: Handles Thunderbolt controller reset on hot-plug events
• Device Recognition: Ensures Thunderbolt devices are properly recognized and configured
• Lilu Integration: Built on the Lilu patching framework

Installation

1. Install Lilu first
2. Download the latest release from GitHub
3. Copy ThunderboltReset.kext to EFI/OC/Kexts/
4. Add the kext to your config.plist under Kernel > Add
5. Ensure Lilu is loaded before ThunderboltReset
6. Reboot your system

Related Kexts

• Lilu - Required dependency
• AMFIExemption - AMFI bypass by the same author

Resources

• GitHub Repository