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AiOnMac Unlocks Apple Intelligence on China SKU Macs via Unofficial Script

July 3, 2026 at 08:40 EDT

Open Source
Foundation Models

An open-source shell script called "AiOnMac" has been released to enable Apple Intelligence on "China SKU" Macs sold in mainland China, where the feature is disabled by regional restrictions. Published on GitHub by developer hyderay, the tool claims to unlock the on-device AI features of Chinese-market devices with a single command.

Region Lock · Apple Silicon Macs

A GitHub Script Unlocks Apple Intelligence on China-Market Macs

AiOnMac is an unofficial open-source shell script that bypasses Apple's hardware region lock on China SKU Macs by disabling System Integrity Protection and patching system files — an at-your-own-risk workaround while official China support stays delayed.

Free open source, published on GitHub

15.1→26

Reported to work macOS 15.1 through 26 beta 1

CH/A

Targets model numbers ending in CH/A (China SKU)

The Workaround · 3 Steps

STEP 1

Disable SIP

Run csrutil disable in Recovery Mode

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STEP 2

Run the script

Execute via curl, switch to a US Apple ID

→

STEP 3

Re-enable SIP

Restores protection after patching

AiOnMac · UNOFFICIAL

Available now, free on GitHub
Enables Writing Tools, Image Playground, Siri
Requires disabling SIP & modifying system files
Risk: warranty loss, reduced security, breakage on future updates

Apple Official · CHINA

Not yet offered on China SKU devices
No system changes or risk required
Blocked by CAC rules on foreign AI tech
Censorship-compliant version planned via local partners; timeline uncertain

"Use at one's own risk" remains the operative status.

AiOnMac is a workaround for developers and power users that merely enables the standard Apple Intelligence features. Until Apple establishes official China support, the unofficial route carries real trade-offs.

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