This week Apple released its latest operating system called Catalina (10.15). We’ve spent weeks testing against the beta and now the generally available operating system. Overall, the current version of SPSS Statistics and Catalina are compatible which is great news. However, there are a few nuances to be aware of depending on which version of SPSS Statistics you have and if you upgrade to Catalina or install SPSS Statistics on Catalina for the first time. Below is what you can expect if you are or will be running Catalina and a bit of helpful advice.
Be sure to read the section at the end called “Where to get help” if you have technical questions not answered in this post.
Increased data protections
Apple introduced tighter security in Catalina for the following folders:
- Documents
- Downloads
- Desktop
- Connected external disks
All versions of SPSS Statistics will be blocked from accessing the above locations. This is true regardless if the application is already installed when you upgrade to Catalina or if you install SPSS Statistics for the first time on Catalina. In SPSS Statistics file dialogs, when attempting to view files from the above locations, you will see a blank area where files normally display. For example:
Work around:
You can move your working files to another folder, watch this video to learn how:
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Solution:
In the coming weeks, we will release a Version 26 Fix Pack and a Subscription update. Both of these updates will make this transition easier by requesting folder access during installing which will take care of the folder permissions for you when you run SPSS Statistics.
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Notorized applications are now mandatory
Catalina requires all software downloaded from the internet to be officially notorized by Apple. When you download the installer disk image (.DMG file), the operating system “quarantines” the DMG to be checked for notarization.
If your current mac already has SPSS Statistics installed and then you upgrade to Catalina, your application will continue to work as normal. However, if you install any version of SPSS Statistics for the first time on Catalina, you will run into this issue because SPSS Statistics is not yet notorized by Apple. You may see a warning message such as the following:
Work around:
You can run a command to un-quarantine the SPSS Stats installer which will allow it to run properly, watch this video to learn how:
Solution:
We’ve started the notorization process and expect it to be complete shortly. Once complete, we will refresh SPSS Statistics V26, the V26 Fix Pack and the Subscription installers for current customers. For Version 25 or earlier, use the work around mentioned above.
End of support for 32-bit application
Catalina does not support 32-bit applications, only 64-bit applications. There are three utilities that come bundled with your SPSS Statistics software that are 32-bit and will fail on Catalina:
- License Authorization Wizard (Version 25 or earlier)
- LSDECODE
- LSCLEAN
Applications LSDECODE and LSCLEAN are third party utilities and will not get in the way of running SPSS Statistics. These utilities are typically only needed by IT admins when performing certain diagnostic tests of computers running SPSS software. However, the License Authorization Wizard (LAW) bundled with SPSS Statistics Version 25 or earlier will be affected because it is still a 32-bit application. Version 26 already comes bundled with a 64-bit LAW.
Note: This issue does not affect SPSS Statistics Subscription customers because this version does not require authorization codes and hence does not come bundled with the LAW.
Work around:
For LSDECODE, run the syntax command “SHOW LICENSE” or run SHOWLIC on the command line for similar output information.
For LSCLEAN, there is no known work around.
Solution:
For License Authorization Wizard (version 25 or earlier), download an Interim Fix from the IBM Fix Central website. Below are quick links for the IF’s that are currently available, be sure to read the Tech Note to learn how to apply them:
For the third party utilities, it is uncertain if these will be converted to 64-bit applications in the future.
Where to get help
- If you are a current IBM customer with software support, login and open a case with our support team here: https://www.ibm.com/mysupport
- If you do not have software support, get your technical questions answered on this forum which is actively monitored: https://developer.ibm.com/answers/topics/spsslicensing.html
- If you are a student, contact your university/college administrator or business partner who initially installed your application. You can also post technical questions on this forum: https://developer.ibm.com/answers/topics/spssstudent/
We hope you find this information helpful as you navigate the impact of Apple’s latest mac operating system release.
Question & Answer
Question
I would like to know what are the supported Macintosh Operating system versions for IBM SPSS Statistics versions?
Answer
Please see the list below. It is recommended to review the platform information on IBM Software Product Compatibility Reports. The installation of IBM SPSS Statistics software on Apple Macintosh OSX operating systems requires an Intel processor.
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A) Apple Macintosh MacOS Catalina (10.15)
Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 26, it's Fixpacks and upcoming SPSS Statistics main releases.
It is strongly recommended to read this article before you install SPSS Statistics on Catalina:
Please note: SPSS releases 24 and 25 are not officially supported on Catalina, but they may run fine on 10.15 OSX. For release 24 and 25 on Catalina please refer to this technote if the license administrator wizard will not launch:
B) Apple Macintosh MacOS Mojave (10.14)
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Support forIBM SPSS Statistics 25, it's Fixpacks and upcoming SPSS Statistics main releases. Please note that no other SPSS releases will be officially supported on Mojave, but older versions like SPSS Statistics 24 may run as well on 10.14 OSX.
C) Apple Macintosh MacOS High Sierra (10.13)
Support forIBM SPSS Statistics 25 only. Please note that no other SPSS release will be officially supported on High Sierra, but older versions like SPSS Statistics 24 may run as well on High Sierra.
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NOTE: There's a known issue with some of the earlier release of Mac High Sierra system (13.0 and 13.1 beta version).
The top menu of SPSS 25 may disappear if the Mac OS system is set to Non-English.
The official MacOSX 10.13.1 version do not have this issue. So, if you encountert this issue you need to update your Mac OS version to latest official 10.13.1 build from Apple.
D) Apple Macintosh MacOS Sierra (10.12)
Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 25 and IBM SPSS Statistics 24 only. For release 24 It is also recommended to install the latest FixPack 2 for release 24 on Mac.
No older SPSS Statistics releases are supported on Sierra.
E) Apple Macintosh OSX El Capitan (10.11)
Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 24. Please see the Release notes - IBM SPSS Statistics 24.0 for known issues on Macintosh.
Full documentation including installation material provided in different languages and manuals for release 24 can be found on IBM SPSS Statistics 24 Documentation webpage.
Also, Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 23. Note: if you want to install on El Capitan, please refer to technote 1970391
F) Apple MacintoshOSX Yosemite (10.10)
Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 24, IBM SPSS Statistics 23 and IBM SPSS Statistics 22
Note: Mac OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) was released on Thursday, October 16th 2014 by Apple after Statistics 22 was released. If you like to use Statistics 22 on Yosemite you need to install Statistics 22 Fixpack 2 as well. Statistics 22 FixPack 2 and release Statistics 23 are fully tested on Yosemite OSX 10.10. So if you like to run Statistics 22 on Yosemite please install Statistics 22 FixPack 2 and also read the section below:
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In some instances it can be necessary to re-install the legacy Apple Java 6 on 10.10 for the use of Statistics 22 FixPack 2 on this platform
Download and re-install Apple Java 6
- After you upgraded your Apple Mac OSX from a previous release to 10.10, Apple Java 6 may no longer exists on your upgraded system. If you then launch Statistics 22 which is an application that relies on Java 6, it can happen, the Mac OS pops up a dialog box stating Java 6 was requested, but none is present.
- The Java dialog has a 'More Info' button, which when clicked opens a browser to an Apple Tech Support page for Apple Java 2014-001. A download link is provided:
http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572
- Click on the download link and a DMG containing the Java 6 installer is downloaded.
- Then you open the Java DMG, double click on the Java installer, follow the prompts and complete the installation of Java 6.
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G) Apple Macintosh OSC Mavericks (10.9)
Support for IBM SPSS Statistics 23 and IBM SPSS Statistics 22
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Note: IBM SPSS Statistics 22 was developed and released prior to Apple's release of OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). However, Statistics 22 can be installed on Mac OSX 10.9 if you install Apple Java SE 6 (1.6.0_65) on OS X 10.9 first before you install Statistics 22. Please see http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572 for download.
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Older SPSS Statistics releases 18 to 22:
Please note that SPSS Statistics releases 18, 19,20, 21 and 22 are no longer supported by IBM. Please contact IBM Sales department to renew your contracts.
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Modified date:
14 October 2019