A recent update has caused Discord to stop working for some Apple Silicon Mac users, but there is a simple fix available. If you updated Discord on your Apple silicon-based Mac on Thursday and found that the program no longer opens, even after restarting and reinstalling, there is a workaround that can get Discord running again.
Thanks to a helpful suggestion from a Reddit user named chrfr on the r/discordapp subreddit, you can resolve the issue by setting Discord to open using Rosetta. Rosetta is translation software developed by Apple that allows apps built for Intel-based Macs to run on Apple Silicon.
To fix the broken Discord app on macOS, follow these steps:
1. Open Finder.
2. Click on Applications.
3. Right-click on the Discord icon.
4. Select Get Info from the context menu.
5. Check the box labeled Open using Rosetta.
By setting Discord to run in Rosetta, you will be able to use the app on Apple Silicon Macs again without any issues.
However, if you have not updated Discord yet, it may be best to hold off until developers release a fix for the broken patch. This way, you can avoid encountering any problems altogether.
It is worth noting that Apple Silicon is Apple’s own custom-designed system on a chip (SoC) for use in its Mac computers. This transition from Intel processors to Apple Silicon aims to provide improved performance, power efficiency, and app compatibility. As with any major hardware transition, there may be some initial compatibility issues with certain software, requiring developers to update their apps accordingly.
Discord is a popular communication platform predominantly used by gamers. It allows users to chat via text, voice, and video, as well as share files and create communities.
In conclusion, if you are facing issues with Discord on your Apple Silicon Mac after updating, setting the app to open using Rosetta should resolve the problem. However, if you can avoid updating Discord for now, it may be prudent to do so until developers release a fix.