# macOS Apple Silicon: 26.09 (and 26.08.1 / 25.02.7) hang on launch — no window, stub sleeps at ~32 KB RSS

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**Created:** [September 15, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/macos-apple-silicon-26-09-and-26-08-1-25-02-7-hang-on-launch-no-window-stub-sleeps-at-32-kb-rss/71038 "2026-09-15T05:59:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/macos-apple-silicon-26-09-and-26-08-1-25-02-7-hang-on-launch-no-window-stub-sleeps-at-32-kb-rss/71038/2 "2026-09-15T07:19:07Z")

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Can you check this and report back if it helps?

> [@Desktop app not working on mac after updating Anki](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/desktop-app-not-working-on-mac-after-updating-anki/71011/5):
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> Possibly related to [Anki-23.12-mac-apple-qt6.dmg crashing on browser - Anki / Beta Testing - Anki Forums](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/anki-23-12-mac-apple-qt6-dmg-crashing-on-browser/38783) Are you using VoiceOver or any other accessibility features? Try turning them off if so

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