Validate · Disable · Fix | Broken Apps using Apple's System Policy & SpecialK.md

Ensure you are able to install apps from non-verified vendors: $ sudo spctl –master-disable

Before Changing up your System, try to quarantine the app (works ~80%): $ sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/<My.app>/

DON'T try the CORE KeyGen Patcher, doesn't work since Sierra

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Worst case

System Policy Basic Usage:

spctl --assess [--type type] [-v] path ... # assessment
spctl --add [--type type] [--path|--requirement|--anchor|--hash] spec ... # add rule(s)
spctl [--enable|--disable|--remove] [--type type] [--path|--requirement|--anchor|--hash|--rule] spec # change rule(s)
spctl --status | --master-enable | --master-disable # system master switch

Kernel Extension User Consent Usage:

spctl kext-consent <action>

** Modifications only available in Recovery OS **

• status — Print whether kernel extension user consent is enabled or disabled.
• enable — Enable requiring user consent for kernel extensions.
• disable — Disable requiring user consent for kernel extensions.
• add <team-id> — Insert a new Team Identifier into the list allowed to load kernel extensions without user consent.
• list — Print the list of Team Identifiers allowed to load without user consent.
• remove <team-id> — Remove a Team Identifier from the list allowed to load kernel extensions without user consent.