Safari can’t install this extension

[david-macrae]

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Describe the issue

the latest build 1.14.24 that was just uploaded will not install.

safari just pops up with a warning: Safari can’t install this extension

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Your settings

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• MacOS version:
• Safari version:
• uBlock Origin version:

Your filter lists

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[ghost]

Yeah same here, and the update button in Safari Extension Updates does nothing.

[Baccount]

Im also effected running macOS 10.13.2 (17C205) Safari 11.0.2

[danmcquade]

Same issue here. Tried on two different Macs, both running 10.13.2 (17C205) with Safari 11.0.2.

[mustii82]

same problem :/

[ruchernchong]

macOS Version: macOS 10.13.3 Beta 4 (17D39a)
Safari Version: Version 11.0.3 (13604.5.6)

Description:

Unable to install the extension for 1.14.24

[sheelgautam]

macOS Version 10.13.2 (17C205)
Safari Version 11.0.2 (13604.4.7.1.6)

Can install Ub0 1.14.14 but cannot install 1.14.24.
Error : Safari can't install this extension.
Can install other extensions in addition to extensions from Safari Extension Gallery.

[MysticalOS]

Won't install or upgrade from gallery in safari or tech preview. it just rejects .24 version

[maciboy]

Same :/

[volcbs]

Wow, I thought I was the only one. Got the same problem here.
MacOS 10.12.6
Safari 11.0.2

[gorhill]

Did any of you try what was suggested in #85 (comment)?

Run sudo softwareupdate -i -a in terminal and it should install any updates.

[danmcquade]

Did any of you try what was suggested in #85 (comment)?

Tried this on both of my machines. Both are fully up to date and 1.14.24 still fails to install.

[manuseoane]

Same here on Safari 11.0.2, macOS 10.11.6.

Maybe an issue related to Safari >= 11.0.2?

[maciboy]

@gorhill
No updates are available for my system

[vassudanagunta]

@MysticalOS @sheelgautam The unauthorized build has been reported to have finally been removed from the extensions gallery. Are you still finding it there?

[sheelgautam]

@vassudanagunta
Nope.
I meant that I could install other extensions from the Extensions Gallery. Ublock Origin is not on it. My earlier comment probably caused confusion.

[fostermarke]

Extension won't install here either. Clicking update in the prefpane does nothing and downloading to install manually produces the error dialog show earlier. This is Safari 11.0.2 on both 10.13.2 and 10.11.6.

[dnblankedelman]

I have yet to try and reproduce this, but I am curious (in an attempt to help the developers who I really appreciate): when this fails, any messages at all in the OSX console, Safari web inspector/console, some other log source? Any useful info from Xcode or the Extension builder in the Develop menu (have to turn it on in preferences)?

Just wondering if Safari logs any more useful info any place else beyond a "it be broke" dialogue.

[mamedker]

Same there but nevertheless, thanks for the great work !

Hope it'll be fixed soon

[sidneys]

same here, neither update nor fresh install works.

[iAYMANi]

Same issue here

[timbuktu234]

Exactly same problem as original poster. Extension fails to install.

Running macOS 10.13.2 (17C205)
Safari Version 11.0.2 (13604.4.7.1.6)
on MacBook Pro Mid 2014

[SLGiHub]

Yeah same here after following manual install instructions, fails to install

[marcothuemmler]

./tools/make-safari.sh all and installing through the Extension builder seems to have done the trick for me.

[ghost]

Can it be repackaged and added to releases?

[volcbs]

@MEGADR01D You need to have the certificate, but then it won't be upgradeable to the next version (IIRC). So @el1t should be the one who does it.

[CasualDeveloper]

Just wanted to say I'm having this issue too

[accolon]

./tools/make-safari.sh all and installing through the Extension builder seems to have done the trick for me.

It even works if you extract the downloaded uBlock0.safariextz (with xar -xf) and then install it through Extension Builder. It's a shame Safari doesn't provide any additional information what's wrong, or I'm looking in the wrong places.

Besides, the problem exists on both Safari versions right before and after the Meltdown/Spectre patches, while build 1.14.14 still works.

[maciejtarmas]

Safari shows a pending update, but you can click the "Update" button to death and nothing happens.

Trying to install the new version manually results in the message like in the OP's bug report.

If only Firefox was as battery efficient as Safari, I'd switch in a sec.

Apple is going downhill with their QA lately. I'm seriously considering switching to Windows or Linux after years of being an Apple loyalist.

macOS 10.13.2
Safari 11.0.2 (13604.4.7.1.6)

[ghost]

Hello,
I can confirm the update is showing as per maciejtarmas, looks like there is no action on the 'Update' button. However this is a issue with the signature. Safari is throwing a:

"CSSM Exception: -2147415734 CSSMERR_CSP_VERIFY_FAILED" in the console.app

safari-ublock-update-log.txt

[volcbs]

^ from this https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2318/_index.html

If OCSP and CRL checking are temporarily turned off (in Keychain Access > Preferences > Certificates) and this resolves the Xcode build, reinstall Xcode (to restore its own signature) and also ensure there are no network connectivity issues on the Mac that is running Xcode.

[PTDennis]

Another one having the same issue. Hope the dev will release an update soon.

[vassudanagunta]

FYI: Please everyone remember @el1t does this port of uBlock Origin to Safari all on his own time, unpaid, and with little credit. And he's clearly busy. And no one else is stepping up to help maintain the port. On top of that some other user made his life more difficult (#69) and is the reason the Extension Gallery version is a problem.

(feel free to vote up #71 to show some love)

[ghost]

Excellent point @vassudanagunta . We've been using 1.14.14 for months so we can wait for x.24 to get sorted at elt's convenience while still browsing with a good extension.

[nidstigator]

Adding my voice to these appreciating all the work @el1t is doing!

The $99/year fee alone has been the reason most devs stayed away from porting uBlock to Safari.

[gingerbeardman]

Also getting this.

Could it be released to the fact that it has also disappeared from the Safari Extensions Gallery?

[hmage]

I'm getting this too.

No xcode, OSX 10.13.2, Safari 11.0.2 (13604.4.7.1.3).

uBlock 1.14.14 installs fine even after removing it and adding it back.

[agottardo]

Getting this too on 11.0.2 (13604.4.7.1.6).

[gingerbeardman]

Thanks for the info @vassudanagunta ! I had no idea the Safari extension gallery version was unauthorised.

[el1t]

Sorry everyone, looks like the build script produced a bad extension. I've rebuilt it using Safari's extension builder, and it installs for me: uBlock0.safariextz.zip (unzip first). I'll update the release if the issue is fixed.

The build might have failed due to a renewed certificate or the archive signing method becoming outdated—either way, I'll make sure to verify installation works next time.

[dart-h-vader]

@maciejtarmas Though I acknowledge there is an issue with the extension, it is for the benefit of the users that the extension is failing to install. Granted, uBlock is a genuine piece of software but the signing is an essential step for keeping malicious extensions at bay.

[ghost]

It auto-updated from 1.14.14 for me after your post. Thanks for your work @el1t

[gingerbeardman]

update from within safari worked for me just now. thanks

[el1t]

Great! I'll close this issue since it looks fixed.

[timbuktu234]

Extension working now, thank you!

[volcbs]

Thank you!

[lsunsi]

Thank you dude!

[maelcum]

Thank you!

[ghost]

@nidstigator

The $99/year fee alone has been the reason most devs stayed away from porting uBlock to Safari.

Apple Developer Program Membership Fee Waivers Now Available just as a note

and thanks el1t for your work !

[ruchernchong]

@monouser7dig

We’re pleased to announce that Apple Developer Program membership is now available at no cost for eligible organizations. Nonprofit organizations, accredited educational institutions, and government entities based in the United States

[volcbs]

based in the United States

Could create pseudo-organization for ublock, but sadly gorhill is a Canadian.

[accolon]

At least for me, the problem is back for the very recent v1.16.0. Anybody else?

EDIT for clarification: The downloaded .safariextz from the "Releases" section gives the "Safari can’t install this extension" described above.

[ruchernchong]

@accolon if you are referring to the update not reflecting in the extensions, then yes. I am having the same problem as you right now.

[fostermarke]

I have the same problem. Downloaded the extension and click to install produces a pop-up with:

Safari can’t install this extension
An error occurred while installing the extension “uBlock Origin”.

[maciboy]

For me it worked seamlessly 😁
Safari settings and the uBlock Origin menu itself reflect the update, saying 1.16.0
(Safari 11.0.3)

[fostermarke]

Have just tried again but manually removed the previous version first.
Now success!

[marcothuemmler]

Had the same problem. Removing the older version fixed it for me, too.

[ghost]

Safari extension store is still serving the old 1.15.4 version. Are there any problems with the store authorisation.