I was asked to download Amazon Chime for a meeting and it is not downloading - the App is only available for a iPhone or iPad - not a Mac. Is there a reason why the link for browser doesn't work? Any workaround?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15
From what I see on their website - there appears to be a download for macOS.
It does mention Supported Operating Systems as per below
Which operating systems does the Amazon Chime app support?
Amazon Chime is available for the following operating systems:
Which does not specifically mention Catalina macOS 10.15 as per user Profile MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15
"If you try to open an app that isn’t registered with Apple by an identified developer, you get a warning dialogue. This doesn’t necessarily mean that something’s wrong with the app. For example, some apps were written before developer ID registration began. However, the app has not been reviewed, and macOS can’t check whether the app has been modified or broken since it was released.
A common way to distribute malware is to take an app and insert harmful code into it, and then redistribute the infected app. So an app that isn’t registered by an unidentified developer might contain harmful code.
The safest approach is to look for a later version of the app from the Mac App Store or look for an alternative app.
To override your security settings and open the app anyway follow these steps:...'
Refer to below picture
It was taken from M1 Mac Mini running Monterey macOS 12.3.1 ( latest version )
That may have been a better choice.
Yes , like yourself, am very aware of the pitfalls related downloading from Unsigned and UnNotarized Developers but always good to see others being also very aware and caution used :-)
The download (for Amazon Chime) does not work (oddly won't even download) and neither does the web browser link. Can we conclude it is not supported?
A warning box popped up - so I decided to abandon attempts to download chime. Thankyou
amazon chime
