HOW TO INSTALL “INCOMPATIBLE” SOFTWARE, DRIVERS OR ANY OLD PACKAGES ON MacOS Catalina (Tutorial)

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Ever had this error while trying to install something on macOS Catalina (10.15) ?
"This package is incompatible with this version of macOS.
The package is trying to install content to the system volume. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance."

In this video I'm showing you a workaround I've found that allows you to install older drivers or softwares that are not officially compatible with Catalina.

Once you are done installing, you can re enable SIP by booting in recovery mode again and using the command « csrutil enable » in terminal.
The read-only overriding command does not survive reboots so it is re enabled automatically when you restart your computer.

Please note : I'm not responsible for any issue you might cause to your computer by doing this. This has been tested working on several machines though.

I've been able to install drivers for my old Novation Launchpad MK1 which is no longer getting updated drivers from the manufacturer.
I've also had success installing drivers for Native Instrument's Audio 2 DJ Soundcard, and many others.

Thanks for watching !

[infitiumusic]

Two years later and still quite helpful thanks

[alphaomegamusicschool]

I couldn’t be more grateful, you saved my expensive old audio interface.

[RigoSoria]

Thank you so much, worked as described. I've seen some comments of people having trouble running it but just installing catalina and not updating anything once you install the OS worked fine for me.

[lgan]

Thank you! Just updated my 2013 MacPro to Catalina. This method allowed me to reinstall digi 003 drivers to get my 003 rack working. Just tested and working again with Ableton. Reason 13 requires this update, otherwise would have stayed on OS 10.14. Followed your directions exactly and the reinstalled the driver. Back in business.

[MichaelSharpTechniSmart]

Finally someone who knows what he is doing. Subbed and Notified.
Can you do a tutorial on cleaning up old Applications listings in System Information - that have been long uninstalled? Thanks.

[musicbydavidyoungs]

You absolute beauty. Worked like a dream for an old Firewire audio interface (Alesis Firewire 16 Multimix) in conjunction with disabling SIP. Thanks so much for the missing piece of the jigsaw man, cheers David

[zwalada]

Thanks man! Have been looking for this for around a hour so I'm happy you posted this video!

[SerialS]

You're my hero! Now I can finally use my mixing board again-Thank you so much!

[JamesMusicCo]

Thank you so much! This video just helped me revive my 10 yr old guitar pedal due to incompatible midi drivers. I was looking to buy another for $150-500. Appreciate it!

[HudzPro]

Thank you so much for this, You saved me a huge headache. I spent 6 hours trying to figure out how to install my plugins with no success until I found your video :)

[danjbecker]

Yes! Your solution worked beautifully with my fixing my MIDI interface issue. Thank you so much!

[adityacash]

THIS WORKED ON LOGIC 10.5! Thanks for getting my old m audio axiom working on catalina

[robertm]

Brilliant work, many thanks. I managed to install a Jmicron driver for my ExpressCard SD Reader on a 2008 MBP running Catalina!

[austinlindsay]

It worked for me Aug 24 2020. On 10.15.6. Mid 2014 MacBook Pro. Thank you kindly!

[MayaMazement]

Great video, easy to the point and worked like a charm. Thank you!!

[miltonmacb]

Funciona perfectamente! Tenia un problema con Amplitube, el cual no era compatible. Gracias por el aporte!

[classicdarling]

Thank you so much it worked!!!! ❤️❤️❤️☺️ I brought the pad from Cash Converters and was so disappointed that it didn’t connect! You mad my night! 😳😳😳

[welfaredubz]

thanks so much, saved my old launchpad and also helped me continue working on my new dub mixing set, delighted.. thanks a bill!

[VinciCarson]

You’re the best man, just saved my music career 😭🤣

[a.d.r]

hi is there anyway to reverse it back to how it was, after i have done the first step in recovery mode?