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Final Cut Pro X trial reset
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#!/usr/bin/swift | |
// DISCLAIMER | |
// This script modifies an unencrypted file associated with the trial version of Final Cut Pro. | |
// Under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 1201), this modification does not qualify as circumvention of a technological | |
// protection measure (TPM), as it does not involve bypassing encryption, authentication, or similar protections. | |
// Distributing this code is therefore legal under the DMCA. | |
// This script is intended for educational and research purposes, such as exploring trial-related file structures, | |
// or for system troubleshooting in controlled environments with explicit permissions. It is not intended to be used | |
// in a manner that violates Apple's software license agreement. | |
// WARNING | |
// Using this script to reset or extend the trial period of Final Cut Pro without Apple's authorization likely violates | |
// the software license agreement. Such actions may lead to legal consequences. The responsibility for compliance with | |
// all applicable laws and agreements lies solely with the user. The author of this script assumes no liability for misuse | |
// or any resulting consequences. | |
import Foundation | |
let path = URL(fileURLWithPath: NSString(string: "~/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCutTrial/Data/Library/Application Support/.ffuserdata").expandingTildeInPath) | |
let data = try! NSData(contentsOf: path) as Data | |
let dictionary = try! NSKeyedUnarchiver.unarchiveTopLevelObjectWithData(data) as! NSDictionary | |
let mutableDictionary = dictionary.mutableCopy() as! NSMutableDictionary | |
for (key, value) in mutableDictionary { | |
if value is NSDate { | |
mutableDictionary[key] = Date() | |
} | |
} | |
try! NSKeyedArchiver.archivedData(withRootObject: mutableDictionary, requiringSecureCoding: false).write(to: path) | |
print("You'd better buy it") |
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Use this command:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true && killall Finder && rm /Users/$(whoami)/Library/Application\ Support/.ffuserdata 2>/dev/null && echo '.ffuserdata deleted' || echo '.ffuserdata not found'
If it doesn't work, change the date to 3 months back using Mac settings, then try again.
works on Sequoia 15.2?
For me what worked (just replace 'tom' to your username):
mv -v /Users/tom/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCutTrial/Data/Library/Application\ Support/.ffuserdata ~/.Trash/
Hope that helps.
Sequoia 15.3.1
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@andresreibel As I clearly stated in the disclaimer up there, this is not a place to distribute cracks, hacks or anything else that violates DMCA. Any attempts to advertise stuff like that will be suppressed immediately.