You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Edit Permissions for System Library

Let me start by saying that I know that messing with the library folder on macOS isn't recommended, but I know what I am doing. I am wanting to change the permissions for the system library folders, but haven't been able to figure out how to do so. I turned off Gatekeeper and SIP, so that shouldn't be a problem. I am able to access the individual user library now, but not the system one. How can I make it so I have access?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 10:26 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 10:38 AM

Starting in Big Sur macOS 11 and again in Monterey macOS 12 , the Operating System is on a Volume that is Sealed and Read Only


It is by Apple Design to keep User like you and me as well as Bad Actor Software from being able to Open and Modify, Alter or remove elements of the Operating System.


The only way for it to be modified, altered or updated is by Apple and usually happens when an Update is applied to the computer

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 9, 2022 10:38 AM in response to caedmon65

Starting in Big Sur macOS 11 and again in Monterey macOS 12 , the Operating System is on a Volume that is Sealed and Read Only


It is by Apple Design to keep User like you and me as well as Bad Actor Software from being able to Open and Modify, Alter or remove elements of the Operating System.


The only way for it to be modified, altered or updated is by Apple and usually happens when an Update is applied to the computer

Edit Permissions for System Library

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.