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ghostdog
Occasional Contributor
3 months ago

The macOS app crashes after every upgrade with Homebrew

I install the macOS app via homebrew:

brew install --cask 1password

but everytime that there's a new version and I upgraded:

brew upgrade --cask --greedy

It installs the update correctly, but the app crashes every time I launch it right after the upgrade.

Once I click Reopen, the app launches normally and works fine—until the next update, when it crashes again the first time.

I just want share that issue.

Thanks.

macos

5 Replies

  • eestolano's avatar
    eestolano
    New Contributor
    24 days ago

    I have the same problem. I use Homebrew for as many apps as possible, simply because it’s much easier to keep on top of updates that way, rather than dealing with each app’s specific idiosyncratic updater separately.

    I will note that I have a few dozen apps installed as Homebrew casks; I periodically run “brew update && brew upgrade --greedy” to update them all, without bothering to close any that might be running; and of all those apps, 1password is the only one that crashes if it’s updated while running.

    • 1P_Dave's avatar
      1P_Dave
      Icon for Moderator rankModerator
      21 days ago

      eestolano​ 

      Thanks for reaching out. 1Password for Mac is only officially available from the 1Password website: https://1password.com/downloads/mac

      The use of the "--greedy" in the command that you provided seems to force Homebrew to update an app even if the app otherwise shouldn't be updated via Homebrew because it includes a built-in updater. This can cause issues as can other update scripts that try to replace the 1Password app without first closing it. 

      I recommend one of the following options: 

      1. Install 1Password from our website. The built-in updater will automatically keep 1Password updated without you having to run any commands or perform any manual actions. 
      2. If you'd like to keep using Homebrew, completely close 1Password before running your update command. 


      I hope that helps. 

      -Dave

  • 1P_Dave's avatar
    1P_Dave
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    2 months ago

    Hello ghostdog​! 👋

    Thanks for reaching out. I wonder if the 1Password app isn't being closed properly when the update occurs. Can you try the following: 

    1. Close all open web browsers. 
    2. Right-click on the 1Password icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen and then click Quit. 
    3. Update the app using Homebrew. 


    Do you see the same crash? 

    That being said, 1Password does include a built-in updater that handles updates when you install the app from our website. Is there a reason why you're installing and updating 1Password using Homebrew? 1Password is officially available only through our website. 

    -Dave

    • ghostdog's avatar
      ghostdog
      Occasional Contributor
      18 days ago

      I'll try that on the next upgrade.

      I don't remember if I quit the app from completely and the browser.

      Like eestolano says, I like install and keep control of the apps with brew, is so easy and I don't need visit any site.

      • 1P_Dave's avatar
        1P_Dave
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        16 days ago

        ghostdog​ 

        Thanks for the reply. When installed from our website, 1Password for Mac updates automatically and there's no need to visit the website to check for updates. 

        -Dave