Java 6 runtime "legacy version" for MacOS Catalina

[bogdanw]

I think I have found the problem I cannot find javaforosx.dmg I can only find javaforosx.pkg
Not sure where the .dmg file will be???

If you downloaded the javaforosx.dmg from https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572 and Safari automaticaly open it, just run the commands in Terminal.

when I try to open files from within the application now, it tells me all my folders are empty. Any idea why that would be?

You probably have to give the application permission to access the folders. Open System Preferences - Security & Privacy - Privacy - Full Disk Access and add your app.

 

[Forsooth]

If you downloaded the javaforosx.dmg from https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572 and Safari automaticaly open it, just run the commands in Terminal.


You probably have to give the application permission to access the folders. Open System Preferences - Security & Privacy - Privacy - Full Disk Access and add your app.

Unfortunately this didn't work. It can see users->myuser->desktop-> and then theres no choice to select anything from my desktop. It just shows a blank screen as if there were nothing on my desktop.

 

[carinco]

I did download the javaforosx.dmg from the link you provided. It did not open automatically. when I clicked on the desktop icon a window opened with JavaFoOSX.pkg. When I double click on this icon the setup window opens and when I reach the Select a Destination section a message says: Java for macOS 2017-001 can't be instilled on this disc. A newer version of this package is already installed. Not sure where I can uninstall the newer version of even if this is advisable. So I am still stuck.

 

[bogdanw]

It did not open automatically. when I clicked on the desktop icon

It did opened automatically, that icon on your desktop is the opened dmg.
If you still see it, just run the commands in Terminal.
If not, use the AppleScript mentioned above and select javaforosx.dmg from your Downloads folder.

 

[carinco]

OK. I am learning, slowly. Thanks for your patience.

I ran the commands through terminal as instructed. No joy. I then tried using AppleScript mentioned above, also with no luck.

Going for a lie down now.

 

[Swampertech]

I ran the script recommended by bogdanw, and got this error:

error "User canceled." number -128

What does this mean?

 

[bogdanw]

OK. I am learning, slowly. Thanks for your patience.

That's all right, we all learn something every day. May I ask for what do you need this version of Java, what application are you trying to run?

I ran the script recommended by bogdanw, and got this error:
error "User canceled." number -128
What does this mean?

It means you canceled the script before it was over. Try from Terminal as described here https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...sion-for-macos-catalina.2195954/post-27865244

 

[Swampertech]

Open javaforosx.dmg, open the Terminal and run the following commands one by one:

pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\ for\ macOS\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp

sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution

pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg

bogdanw, I'm not very software savvy, so how do I run those lines one by one?

 

[carinco]

I am trying to run a programme called WeatherLink 6.0.3C, it transfers weather details from a console on my desk to the computer. I have contacted Davis (the people whose weather machine it is) and they have provided an updated programme but it needs Java 6SE to run it. If I do not get any success on here I will have to go back to them and see what they say.

 

[bogdanw]

bogdanw, I'm not very software savvy, so how do I run those lines one by one?

If I do not get any success on here I will have to go back to them and see what they say.

I hope this will help, here is a video of how the script is supposed to work

https://imgur.com/a/t1p3XNP

https://imgur.com/a/t1p3XNP

Edit: A small change made to the script should keep the Script Editor in front of Finder

set theDMG to choose file with prompt "Please select javaforosx.dmg:" of type {"dmg"}
do shell script "hdiutil mount " & quoted form of POSIX path of theDMG & " -noverify -nobrowse"
do shell script "pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp"
do shell script "hdiutil unmount /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/"
do shell script "sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution"
do shell script "pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg"
do shell script "rm -rf ~/tmp"
display dialog "Modified Java.pkg saved on desktop" buttons {"Ok"}

 

[Diacher]

Works like a charm! you are a life saver my friend, cheers!

Was in serious trouble after upgrading to Catalina and a much loved BI App - Decision Point - would not work due to the Java version issue - and needed the old one... this script saved my day!!! THANKS

 

[Swampertech]

Sorry bogdanw, it must be pilot error here. I got the Java.pkg installed, ran the install and it seems to have been successfully installed. When I go to my app (new downloaded version), I still get this:

If I try and open a file in DIYLC, it gives me the same message. Any thoughts?

 

[bogdanw]

If I try and open a file in DIYLC, it gives me the same message. Any thoughts?

Assuming you have the app in /Applications, open Terminal, copy-paste

sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/DIYLC.app

and press Return/Enter. You will be asked for your password and Gatekeeper will let you open the app.

 

[Swampertech]

Gatekeeper is open, app is in Applications, when I copy, paste,, and run the code above, I get this:

 

[Swampertech]

bogdanw, I finally got the app to open (new version), but now my files don't open. I need to look in the DIYLC log files. Thanks for getting me this far with the app.

 

[bogdanw]

bogdanw, I finally got the app to open (new version), but now my files don't open. I need to look in the DIYLC log files. Thanks for getting me this far with the app.

Give the app Full Disk Access

 

[Swampertech]

Give the app Full Disk Access
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bogdanw, you ARE the man! Thank you for not only fixing the Catalina Java problems with your script suggestions, but helping me to get the updated DIYLC app working properly to access all of my old files. This old hardware guy owes you a debt of gratitude. I'll contact bancika (DIYLC developer) to let him know you have a fix. Again, thanks my friend!

 

[carinco]

I ran the script as advised above but I get the following result:

error "Error encountered while creating /Users/colincarr/tmp. Error 17: File exists" number 1

 

[bogdanw]

I ran the script as advised above but I get the following result:
error "Error encountered while creating /Users/colincarr/tmp. Error 17: File exists" number 1

It was probably created on a previous unsuccessful attempt, rename or delete the /Users/colincarr/tmp folder.

 

[carinco]

Did as suggested and hooray!!!! It works. Thank you so much for your help.

 

[LavAzza1895]

WORKED!!!! you are a STAR bogdanw,,

 

[nocsar]

Open javaforosx.dmg, open the Terminal and run the following commands one by one:

pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\ for\ macOS\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp

sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution

pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg

You're the real master... thanks so much
Greetings from Mexico

 

[hcornel]

Many thanks to the users who sent in their questions. Reading through the whole thread was super helpful.

Most of all: Brilliant, bogdanw. Thank you!!!

 

[ancomi]

Thank you very much. Your script worked and now I succeeded to install Java.

 

[Jinhao Chi]

Here is a simpler way, an AppleScript that removes the installation limits from Java for macOS 2017-001.

set theDMG to choose file with prompt "Please select javaforosx.dmg:" of type {"dmg"}
do shell script "hdiutil mount " & quoted form of POSIX path of theDMG
do shell script "pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp"
do shell script "hdiutil unmount /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/"
do shell script "sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution"
do shell script "pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg"
do shell script "rm -rf ~/tmp"
display dialog "Modified Java.pkg saved on desktop" buttons {"Ok"}

The script asks you to select the dmg file, opens the file, unpacks JavaForOSX.pkg, modifies the Distribution file and saves a new pkg file on Desktop, Java.pkg, that can be installed on Catalina.

Worked for me as well! Thank you so much!