Issues with RapidAPI / PAW application failing to launch on M1 Mac running macOS Monterey 12.6.2

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After updating my M1 Mac to macOS Monterey 12.6.2, the RapidAPI application will not launch at all. I’m looking for solutions or ways to troubleshoot this issue. I checked it on a coworker’s device with macOS Monterey 12.6.1, and it operates normally for them.

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Hey Alex_Thunder,

Try these steps:

  1. Ensure macOS is up-to-date: Go to System Preferences > Software Update.
  2. Re-install the app: Delete RapidAPI, then download it again via the official website.
  3. Check app permissions: Go to System Preferences > Privacy & Security and ensure RapidAPI has the necessary permissions.
  4. Look for M1 compatibility issues: Some apps might not be optimized for M1 silicon. Check with RapidAPI support.

Hope this helps!

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Hi Alex_Thunder,

Dealing with application launch issues can be tricky. Here are some additional steps you can follow to troubleshoot the RapidAPI app on your M1 Mac running macOS Monterey 12.6.2:

  1. Reset the app cache: Navigate to /Library/Caches and remove any RapidAPI-related files. This can resolve issues due to corrupted cache.
  2. Check logs for errors: Use the Console app (found in Utilities) to check system logs for any errors or warnings related to RapidAPI. This might give clues on what's going wrong.
  3. Ensure Rosetta 2 is installed: Rosetta allows Intel-based apps to run on M1 Macs. To install it, open Terminal and type softwareupdate --install-rosetta.
  4. Disable Gatekeeper: Temporarily disable it by running sudo spctl --master-disable in Terminal, to see if that allows the app to launch. Remember to re-enable it by running sudo spctl --master-enable.
  5. Reach out to RapidAPI support: Since the app works on macOS Monterey 12.6.1, there might be specific compatibility issues with your version. Contacting support can provide more targeted solutions.

These steps should help in identifying and fixing the issue efficiently.