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[Bug]: "massCode.app" is damaged (macOS) #618

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@Rob-Barrett

Describe the bug

After installing massCode v4.1.0 and v4.2.0 (arm64) to the Applications folder on macOS 15.4.1, the following error message is shown, and the app does not open. Options are shown to 'Cancel' or 'Move to Bin'.

“massCode.app” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin.

Note: I do have massCode v3.11.0 installed on my machine.

To reproduce

  1. Download ARM version of massCode
  2. Double-click to open the .dmg
  3. Drag massCode icon to Applications folder icon
  4. Run the massCode app
  5. See error

App Version and Architecture

4.2.0 (arm64)

System info

OS: macOS 15.4.1
CPU: (10) arm64 Apple M1 Max
Memory: 175.45 MB / 64.00 GB
Shell: 5.9 - /bin/zsh

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  1. keshav-ram-citytech commented on Oct 15, 2025

    @keshav-ram-citytech

    I just downloaded it and facing the same issue.

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  2. antonreshetov commented on Oct 15, 2025

    @antonreshetov
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  3. Rob-Barrett commented on Oct 16, 2025

    @Rob-Barrett
    Author

    Thanks, anton. And apologies – I overlooked that Troubleshooting section.
    Unfortunately I'm still not able to get massCode to open.

    Option 1 (System Settings) isn't available – the app doesn't get shown in the Privacy & Security settings.
    Option 2 does stop the 'damaged' error message from showing, but the app instead now opens and immediately closes.

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