Multiplexer users (*) for macOS must install an FTDI driver to connect them to their device via USB. With macOS 26.x a new driver is essential version 1.6.0. It is compatible with Intel 64-bit and ARM processors, and macOS systems 11/12 and 15. Installation requires a little attention, because the macOS system 26 must allow its installation, the path is not easy to find, follow the guide…
Delete the old installer from the /Applications/ folder, then drag the new one into it. Launch the installer from the /Applications/ folder, it starts as expected. Then click on the “Install FTDI USB” button… ”, a new window opens :
- Click “Open System Settings
- Go to > General > Opening and extensions »
- Go down to : « Extensions » > “By category” tab
- To the right of “Manager Extensions”, click the button ⓘ :
It opens this window, just activate the button in front of the driver and the installation is ready :
Warning : never delete the installation file from the /Applications folder.
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