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Asked by "MIND BODY APP" that I use for virtual exercise class with Ballet ATX- Asked me for the 1st time in 9 years to INSTALL ROSETTA TO USE w/ Intel apps on my MB w/M2 chip- DO I REALLY NEED? (I could not get ballet app to start plus I have an M2 3 year old MB laptop.
I AM CONFUSED and concerned.
TY FOR YOUR HELP
MacBook Air (M2, 2023)
If you need to install Rosetta on your Mac
If you need to install Rosetta on your Mac
Rosetta 2 is only available on Apple Computer with the Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Computers.
There are three categories / types of software that can run on the Operations System.
Only Intel Binary Code. This software will invoke Rosetta 2 to translate the Intel binaries so the operating system can understand and execute the Application. The Applications must be 64 Bit to function on Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura / Sonoma / Sequoia
Universal Binary Software. It contains Both Intel and M1/ M2 / M3 / M4 ARMs binary code and refer to ( Universal 2 ) When the user installs a 64 bit Application that contains Both Intel and M1 / M2/ M3 ARMs binaries - depending on factors, the Operating System may or may not invoke Rosetta 2.
“ Apple Silicon “ Checking in System Information >> Applications >> as of now, only see One Application classified as Apple Silicon and that is “ Rosetta 2 Updater “.
That would make perfect sense since. It is specifically designed to operate only on Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 ARMs based computers
You are welcome
To help and illustrate in graphics
Using the Get Info of your application ( Control and Click on the application icon )
A secondary menu appears Get Info
In below, it reveals this specific application has Universal Binaries
If the application you have has Only Intel Binaries - it would probably indicate Intel
There is no reason to be confused.
Rosetta is the mechanism that allows an Apple Silicon mac to run software made for Intel macs.
It just happens that the makers of the application in question did not provide a "universal" version (or you have not updated to such version), and you have an app made for Intel macs.
Just install Rosetta as indicated and continue to use the app.
Thank you for your quick and "easy to understand" explanation.
R
Thank you for your quick response.
R
Oh, I see - Thanks for the additional details- Ya'll are a big help!
R
M1 M2? APP Assist by Rosetta
