[GH-ISSUE #86] [BUG] “Drop Desktop Client” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin. #46

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opened 2026-02-17 17:11:55 -05:00 by yindo · 10 comments
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Originally created by @Lloir on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Drop-OSS/drop-app/issues/86

Describe the bug
Open Drop on Macbook Air M4 and claims it's damaged. Happens with all Mac Builds

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Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: Sequoia 15.5
  • App Version: Hotfix + build prior to that

“Drop Desktop Client” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin.

Originally created by @Lloir on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Drop-OSS/drop-app/issues/86 **Describe the bug** Open Drop on Macbook Air M4 and claims it's damaged. Happens with all Mac Builds **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: Download app Open Fails **Expected behavior** A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Sequoia 15.5 - App Version: Hotfix + build prior to that “Drop Desktop Client” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin.
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-17 17:11:55 -05:00
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@Lloir commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

Ugh nvm you've put x64 as for Apple Silicon and h64 for other stuff......

@Lloir commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): Ugh nvm you've put x64 as for Apple Silicon and h64 for other stuff......
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@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

We unfortunately have not paid for the necessary signing keys from Apple. You can read on how to allow Drop here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchleab3a043/mac

@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): We unfortunately have not paid for the necessary signing keys from Apple. You can read on how to allow Drop here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchleab3a043/mac
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@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

I wouldn't recommend using the x86 version, as they run through Rosetta rather than natively, but up to you. If you can get it work, that's all that matters.

@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): I wouldn't recommend using the x86 version, as they run through Rosetta rather than natively, but up to you. If you can get it work, that's all that matters.
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@Lloir commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

I wouldn't recommend using the x86 version, as they run through Rosetta rather than natively, but up to you. If you can get it work, that's all that matters.

Yeah x86 is the one that works, H64 shows as corrupted :-/

@Lloir commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): > I wouldn't recommend using the x86 version, as they run through Rosetta rather than natively, but up to you. If you can get it work, that's all that matters. Yeah x86 is the one that works, H64 shows as corrupted :-/
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@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

Yep, seems like aarch64 is broken somehow. Can't get it to launch on my M1 even with Gatekeeper disabled.

@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): Yep, seems like aarch64 is broken somehow. Can't get it to launch on my M1 even with Gatekeeper disabled.
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@nikolan123 commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

For me running xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /path/to/application.app fixed it on 0.2.1-beta, haven't tried it on newer builds

@nikolan123 commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): For me running `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /path/to/application.app` fixed it on 0.2.1-beta, haven't tried it on newer builds
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@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):

Found the issue, apparently all M1 Mac applications require some sort of certificate, even if it's not from Apple. Am setting it up now.

@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025): Found the issue, apparently all M1 Mac applications *require some sort of certificate*, even if it's not from Apple. Am setting it up now.
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@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2025):

Signed macOS downloads will be available for v0.3.2 onwards.

For v0.3.1, you can download the .dmg from here: https://github.com/Drop-OSS/drop-app/releases/tag/v0.3.1-mac

@DecDuck commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2025): Signed macOS downloads will be available for v0.3.2 onwards. For v0.3.1, you can download the .dmg from here: https://github.com/Drop-OSS/drop-app/releases/tag/v0.3.1-mac
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@ArrelHD commented on GitHub (Dec 13, 2025):

Cant Install 0.3.4 Mac m1 for the same reason

@ArrelHD commented on GitHub (Dec 13, 2025): Cant Install 0.3.4 Mac m1 for the same reason
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@ArrelHD commented on GitHub (Dec 13, 2025):

Found a workaround.

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine (PathToDMG)

after that I could install it.

@ArrelHD commented on GitHub (Dec 13, 2025): Found a workaround. `xattr -d com.apple.quarantine (PathToDMG)` after that I could install it.
yindo changed title from [BUG] “Drop Desktop Client” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin. to [GH-ISSUE #86] [BUG] “Drop Desktop Client” is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Bin. 2026-06-05 14:24:30 -04:00
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Reference: Drop-OSS/drop-app#46