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# System prepended metadata

title: PDI-1190

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When using OpenCore on a Mac to enable features like microphone, screen recording, and camera permissions on unsupported Macs, it is often required to temporarily modify the boot configuration to disable SIP (System Integrity Protection). SIP is a security feature integrated into macOS that restricts access to certain system components and processes, including interactions with hardware. Disabling SIP temporarily allows OpenCore to perform the necessary adjustments. Here are the steps to achieve this [2][4]:
1. Boot into Recovery Mode:
    * Restart your Mac.
    * While it's restarting, press and hold down `Command + R` until the Apple logo appears. This will boot your Mac into Recovery Mode.
2. Open Terminal: From the macOS Utilities menu, select `Utilities` and then choose `Terminal`.
3. Disable SIP: Run the following command in the Terminal to disable SIP [2]:
    ```bash
    csrutil disable
    ```
4. Restart Your Mac: Type `reboot` and press `Enter` to restart your Mac.
5. Make the Necessary Modifications with OpenCore: After disabling SIP, you can make the required modifications to enable features like microphone, screen recording, and camera permissions using OpenCore.
6. Re-enable SIP (Optional): After you have made the modifications with OpenCore and ensured that everything is working correctly, you can re-enable SIP for security reasons. To re-enable SIP, follow these steps:
    * Boot into Recovery Mode again (as in Step 1).
    * Open Terminal from the Utilities menu.
    * Run the following command to enable SIP:
        ```bash
        csrutil enable
        ```
    * Restart your Mac.

Please note that disabling SIP and making low-level system modifications can be risky, and it is important to know what you are doing. Make sure to follow the official documentation for OpenCore and any specific guides related to your hardware and macOS version to ensure a successful and secure configuration.