Xcode asks to install Rosetta

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thomasfromreinbek OP

Created Nov ’20

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Hi all,

just got my new M1 Macbook Air.

installed Xcode
updated Big Sur

When I start Xcode i get a request with the message:

"To run Intel-based applications, you will need to install Rosetta. Would you like to install it now?"

The options are : Help, Not Now, Install

When I click on any of these buttons nothing happens (i get a sound that tells me i click, but nothing else).

Can't close it, can't get around it ...

Any hints on this issue?

Thank's for your help,

Tom

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Lobojpm OP

Nov ’20

Yep the return key works. Weird bug and definitely should be fixed so that you can click either button (Cancel or Install).

Other question I have is why does Xcode want to install Rosetta 2??

gmontano OP

Nov ’20

Hi,

Close XCode (Force Quit if required)
Launch Xcode (Do not click or type absoltuely anything after launching)
On your keyboard - hit return

That did the trick for me. I had originally clicked all over the place, and I wasn't able to install Rosetta via the pop-up.

Best
Gus

jolleC OP

Nov ’20

The real question I'd like to get an answer for is "Why does Xcode, a universal app, require Rosetta in the first place?" One would think that Apple put in some effort to make sure their key environment for developers would work on their new ground breaking platform. Did they not expect developers to use any of the new macs?

rolfg OP

Dec ’20

Got my new Mac mini today and had the same Problem. Somewhere in the www I've read, that you can install rosetta from the command line entering:

"softwareupdate --install-rosetta"

Doing so before starting Xcode solved the problem for me.

Klas_Mellbourn OP

Dec ’20

I am still interested in the question: WHY does Xcode need Rosetta?

But more importantly: I don't want to install Rosetta!
How can I avoid installing Rosetta and run Xcode anyway?

MikeM98 OP

Dec ’20

Return worked.

Probably needs rosetta to compile/test code destined for other platforms. Thats why I got my M1 Mac Mini.

Time to get that idiots guide to mac for windows users who can write in visual bacic and C but not x code. So complete newbie to Mac but quick learner.

fz719 OP

Jan ’21

I guess some component can be used if developer wanna do sth compatible with x86 chips

mteep OP

May ’22

For those that do not want to install Rosetta, this prompt can easily be disabled. Just use Get Info on Xcode.app, check "Open using Rosetta", and then uncheck it again.

mteep OP

May ’22

Please ignore my previous comment with a "solution". It apparently didn't work they way it seemed to initially.

calin OP

Nov ’22

It seems that Xcode 14.1 doesn't ask to install Rosetta anymore.