Cannot install Rosetta 2 on Mac Air M1

[Jasonwu91]

When install Rosetta 2 on my Macbook Air M1, it say cannot update, need connect to internet, while i'm still online. May you help me?

 

[XboxEvolved]

I thought it was already installed onto the computer. Otherwise, I think all it should be is a download after you enter your computer's username and password.

 

[Mike Boreham]

Does this article help:

How to Install Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs

 

[BanditoB]

@XboxEvolved - Rosetta 2 is not part of the OS and is only downloaded and installed if you install an Intel code-based app.

@Jasonwu91 - Are you behind some sort of firewall that could be blocking your connection to Apple's servers? Perhaps you are on a business network that doesn't allow for these types of downloads.

 

[haralds]

Rosetta2 is a very small install. If your network is blocking it, try a hotspot from your phone.

 

[jav6454]

When install Rosetta 2 on my Macbook Air M1, it say cannot update, need connect to internet, while i'm still online. May you help me?

I believe it comes pre-installed on all M-series Macs.

 

[jdb8167]

I believe it comes pre-installed on all M-series Macs.

No. It installs the first time it is needed. It is very quick but it does ask permission to install. It probably installs automatically if you migrated from an existing Apple silicon computer to a new one.

 

[livmatus]

I think Rosetta is (or will be) disabled in some countries (South American iirc).

 

[Muttx7]

No. It installs the first time it is needed. It is very quick but it does ask permission to install. It probably installs automatically if you migrated from an existing Apple silicon computer to a new one.

Mine installed the first time it was needed, just jdb8167 said.

 

[jdb8167]

I think Rosetta is (or will be) disabled in some countries (South American iirc).

Why would Apple do that? I doubt this is true.

 

[MacsRgr8]

No VPN active?

 

[jav6454]

No. It installs the first time it is needed. It is very quick but it does ask permission to install. It probably installs automatically if you migrated from an existing Apple silicon computer to a new one.

Interesting, here I thought it came pre-installed.