I’m getting nowhere with trying to download Anki. My MacAir is 2 years old with an Apple Chip and updated to Tahoe 23.3(a). I initially get the text screen below, and pressed ENTER. Then I get the error text below which I cannot decipher. I’ve deleted the Anki file and tried again several times with…

[image] Penbaysail: Failed to patch the install name Please read this previous forum comment containing information about possible fixes and workarounds for the issue. Please be aware that the Rosetta workaround should be considered a short-term, temporary workaround . It will no longer work …

Ben, Thanks for your reply. I read the link that you referenced, and I honestly don’t understand what they were saying. I feel foolish having paid $25 for the iPhone app, supporting Anki, only to find that the desktop program cannot be loaded without workarounds that are going to expire soon. If th…

Sorry you are having difficulties. Anki does install just fine on most Mac systems with no extra steps or workarounds needed. It is just that there is something about your particular computer that is interfering with the install process. You may want to consider trying the beta version linked above…

MacOS (Apple Chip) failed download

Anki Help

abdo May 11, 2026, 8:03pm 4

Please give the new beta a try: Anki 26.05 Beta 1

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