Samsung SSD T7 software installation

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Samsung SSD T7 software installation

I get this massage.

"System Extension Blocked" message appears when installing Samsung Portable SSD Software, and the "No Samsung Portable SSD is connected" message appears when executing Samsung Portable SSD Software.

[Troubleshooting]

Open "Security & Privacy" in the "System Preferences" menu and click the "Allow" button next to the message ”System software from developer "Samsung Electronics" was blocked from loading”.

You can use the Samsung Portable SSD after you re-connect the Samsung Portable SSD to your Mac system and execute the Samsung Portable SSD Software.

BUT:

I cannot find the option "Allow"

"Allow" button next to the message ”System software from developer "Samsung Electronics" was blocked from loading”.

What can I do next please?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 31, 2020 6:30 AM

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Answer 1

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neuroanatomist

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Dec 31, 2020 7:22 AM in response to juju_24

There’s no need for Samsung’s software. Use Disk Utility to format (Erase button) the drive as APFS / GUID and you’ll be all set.

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Answer 2

Jan 16, 2021 2:59 PM in response to babowa

It mentioned in the new T7 instructions that by installing the Samsung Portable SSD app you will receive updates. That said, I am assuming these are just updates to their security code. I agree with you, I would jut like to format the disk to APFS/GUID and run with it.

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babowa

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Jan 16, 2021 4:24 PM in response to hughfromgreensboro

That could be (security code) - I had not considered it since I do not have one of those. However, most mfr's do include useless software on their drives which may or may not create problems on a Mac.

But, you might want to check with Samsung about any security software that is necessary (and I mean necessary, not because they want to bug you with superfluous stuff) on a Mac.

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