pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements

Driver fails to load in macOS Catalina 10.15.7

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#2,473 opened on Oct 21, 2020

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Description

After updating macOS to 10.15.7, the Karabiner Elements driver fails to load, even after allowing it in system preferences:

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I have uninstalled and reinstalled from a fresh download of Karabiner Elements, and also tried the Deactivate/Activate sequence described in the screenshot.

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Research direction
Check system logs (Console.app) for driver loading errors, verify SIP and kext signing, and inspect the driver installation process.
Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
macOSC++
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40