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--- bootcat:help:download_mac_version [2020/11/04 12:07] – eros
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 ====== How to download BootCaT for Mac ======
-Open a Terminal in your Mac:
+**READ THIS CAREFULLY, DON'T JUST DOWNLOAD IT BECAUSE IT WON'T WORK!**
-{{ :bootcat:help:terminal.png?nolink&800 |}}
+Download BootCaT from here and install it:
-Once it starts you'll see a window like this:
+https://bootcat.dipintra.it/download/BootCaT-1.57_Intel.dmg
-{{ :bootcat:help:console_1.png?nolink |}}
+If you want the Apple Silicon version download this (if you're not sure what "Apple Silicon" means, then use the link above):
-Copy the following line and paste it into the terminal window:
+https://bootcat.dipintra.it/download/BootCaT-1.57_Apple_Silicon.dmg
+If you try to start the App right away, you'll probably see something like this:
+{{ :bootcat:help:bootcat_is_damaged_2.png?nolink |}}
+Or this (on older versions of MacOS):
+{{ :bootcat:help:bootcat_is_damaged.png?nolink |}}
+See below for ways to fix this.
+===== Quick fix (for advanced users) =====
+Use this on your terminal:
 <code bash>
-curl -o ~/Downloads/BootCaT-1.3.dmg https://bootcat.dipintra.it/download/BootCaT-1.3.dmg
+sudo xattr -cr /Applications/BootCaT.app
 </code>
-You will see something like this:
+Then enter your password and you're good to go: start BootCaT like any other App.
-{{ :bootcat:help:console_2.png?nolink |}}
+===== Step-by-step guide (for regular users) =====
-Press "Enter" on your keyboard, the App will start downloading, wait until it's finished. You'll see something like this:
+Open a Terminal in your Mac:
-{{ :bootcat:help:console_3.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :bootcat:help:terminal.png?nolink&800 |}}
-Now close the Terminal, go to your Download folder:
+Once it starts you'll see a window like this (the background might be black, but it doesn't matter):
-{{ :bootcat:help:downloads.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :bootcat:help:console_1.png?nolink |}}
-Double-click on BootCaT-1.3.dmg, drag the BootCaT app to the Applications folder and then run it like any other app.
+Copy the following line and paste it into the terminal window:
-===== Why do I have to do this? =====
+<code bash>
+sudo xattr -cr /Applications/BootCaT.app
+</code>
-MacOS 10.15.X "Catalina" introduced security features that prevent unsigned applications downloaded from the Internet from running. BootCaT isn't digitally signed yes (we're working on it) and therefore a workaround is needed  to download and run it.
+The terminal will ask you to insert your password:
-If you download the file directly with a browser, when you try to open the App, you'll get the message "BootCaT.app is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the bin":
+{{ :bootcat:help:password_prompt.jpg?nolink |}}
-{{ :bootcat:help:bootcat_is_damaged.png?nolink |}}
+Type your password, **you will not see any character appearing as you type, this is normal**, then press the ENTER key.
+If you don't see any error messages, you're good to go: just start BootCaT like any other App.
+===== Why do I have to do this? =====
+Since version 10.15.X "Catalina", MacOS prevents non-notarized applications downloaded from the Internet from running.
+Since BootCaT isn't notarized, the workaround presented here is needed to and run the App.