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New manual authorize instructions for macOS 15
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dpilafian committed Dec 14, 2024
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20 changes: 12 additions & 8 deletions website/root/download/index.html
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Expand Up @@ -24,17 +24,21 @@ <h2>Download</h2>
<p><small>Updated: {{package.extra.updated}}</small></p>
</div>
<div>
Once downloading is complete, go into your <code>Downloads</code> folder and locate
the <code>snap-backup-installer-v{{package.version}}{{macExtension}}</code>
file.&nbsp;
Then <b><i>&lt;control-click&gt;</i></b> on the file and select "<b>Open</b>" to
start the install.<br><br>
For Macs with Intel processors, download<br>
<code>snap-backup-installer-v6.5.0.pkg</code> at:<br>
<a href={{releaseUrl}}/archive class=external-site>Past Releases</a>
<p>
If you encounter a warning attempting to run the <code>.pkg</code> installer
file, click the <b>"Done"</b> button and then go into your Mac's <b>Security</b>
settings to manually authorize opening the installer.<br>
For details, see the <a href=../faq/#unidentified>security instructions</a>.
</p>
<p>
For Macs with Intel processors, download<br>
<code>snap-backup-installer-v6.5.0.pkg</code> at:<br>
<a href={{releaseUrl}}/archive class=external-site>Past Releases</a>
</p>
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</figure>
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<br>
<p class=for-macs-only>
For other operating systems: <a href="./?view=all">All Downloads</a>
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Expand Up @@ -205,21 +205,36 @@ <h2>Snap Backup freezes on me.&nbsp; Why?</h2>
</section>

<section id=unidentified>
<h2>How do I get past the "unidentified developer" security warning?</h2>
<h2>How do I get past the "Not Opened" security warning?</h2>
<p>
<b><i>&lt;control-click&gt;</i></b> the <code>.pkg</code> installer file.&nbsp;
When attempting to install an open source Mac application, such as Snap Backup, you might
encounter a message stating that the install file
<i>"can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer"</i>.
If you encounter a warning attempting to run the <code>.pkg</code> installer file on a Mac,
click the <b>"Done"</b> button and then go into the <b>Security</b> settings to manually
authorize opening the installer.
</p>
<p>
<i>Steps:</i><br>
<b>Apple Menu (<i data-brand=apple></i>) &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;
System Settings... &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;
Privacy &amp; Security &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;
Security &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;
"Open Anyway"</b>
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<figure>
<figcaption>Security Warning with "Open" Button</figcaption>
<img src=../graphics/developer-warning.png alt=security>
<figcaption>Manually authorize opening the installer</figcaption>
<img src=../graphics/macos-security-open-pkg.png alt=security>
</figure>
<p><i>For Macs running macOS 14 (Sonoma) and earlier:</i></p>
<p>
Macs provide a simple way to allow you to run such files &ndash; just
<b><i>&lt;control-click&gt;</i></b> on the file and select "<b>Open</b>".
If you encounter a message stating that the install file
<i>"can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer"</i>,
close the message and then <b><i>&lt;control-click&gt;</i></b> the <code>.pkg</code>
installer file.&nbsp;
Select "<b>Open</b>" on the menu and then click the "<b>Open</b>" button.
</p>
<figure>
<figcaption>Security warning with "Open" button</figcaption>
<img src=../graphics/macos-developer-warning.png alt=security>
</figure>
</section>

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