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Logic Pro X Trial Reset
mv -v ~/Library/Application\ Support/.lpxuserdata ~/.Trash
@Doghead1234
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i wonder why apple don't fix this, it's a very old method

@Doghead1234
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Screenshot 2023-08-21 at 4 02 56 pm

Getting this message - says something about trying to rename it? Any way to fix this? On Ventura. Also using this command for Logic Pro Trial

quite often problem, as it says there is no such file. open the app and then try again

@Doghead1234
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if you still see this try to delete the file manually by selecting folders as the command says (library/application support/.lpxuserdata)

@coolie007
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if you still see this try to delete the file manually by selecting folders as the command says (library/application support/.lpxuserdata)

So does this only reset the trial period but all your saved data or created music remains? And also, do you know if this same method works for Final Cut? Thanks.

@Doghead1234
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if you still see this try to delete the file manually by selecting folders as the command says (library/application support/.lpxuserdata)

So does this only reset the trial period but all your saved data or created music remains? And also, do you know if this same method works for Final Cut? Thanks.

Yes, everything remains. It works on final cut too, but the file is .ffuserdata

@coolie007
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if you still see this try to delete the file manually by selecting folders as the command says (library/application support/.lpxuserdata)

So does this only reset the trial period but all your saved data or created music remains? And also, do you know if this same method works for Final Cut? Thanks.

Yes, everything remains. It works on final cut too, but the file is .ffuserdata

Appreciate you brother, thanks!

@Doghead1234
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Doghead1234 commented Sep 19, 2024

seems like it will still work on sequoia

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gonna check tomorrow when my trial drops to 89

@Doghead1234
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confirmed, still works on sequoia

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safe to update

@robocopys
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robocopys commented Dec 1, 2024

I found out. Its still working haha 💪🏾💪🏾

i went to Finder Go Library Application support And then there was The .ipxuserdata Just deleted that one 💸

Yes, You can easily do it manually , but to see this hidden file you first have to type Command-Shift-Dot together .
(To hide the hidden files again type Command-Shift-Dot together)
n.b. it.s in User/Library/Application Support.

This also applies for the Final Cut Pro trail, that file is .ffuserdata !
Just delete that grey file and your Final Cut Pro trail starts all over again ! ;-)

@1bluescrews
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Captura de Tela 2023-06-17 às 23 30 17 hello, how are you guys? I wanted to know if anyone out there could help me solve this problem. I can't record audio in logic pro x. I just need the code to reactivate no (privacy and security)

Did you ever figure out the solution to this? I’m having the same problem.

@mxr3001
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mxr3001 commented Jan 27, 2025

Does this (still) work for Sequoia? (for version 15.2 at least, which is the newest version at the time of writing). Perhaps @Doghead1234 ?

@robocopys
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Does this (still) work for Sequoia? (for version 15.2 at least, which is the newest version at the time of writing). Perhaps @Doghead1234 ?

I don't have Sequoia 15.2 , but try it out by doing it manually as I explained above. It works on Sonoma 14.7.2, why not on Sequoia.

@Doghead1234
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Works ✅

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mxr3001 commented Jan 29, 2025

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wdywrld commented Feb 6, 2025

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mine keeps saying override in the terminal when I paste this code now.. I did update my laptop recently but is there anyway around this?

@robocopys
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Just use the manual method I explained above.
1/ Open a Finder window
2/ Open your personal (User) folder
3/ There double click on the "Library" folder
(if you don't see the Library while in your personal folder click on"View" in the top (Finder-)menu ,there click on "Show View Options" and in the new small window click on "Show Library Folder")
4/ In the "Library" folder double click on the "Application Support" folder
5/ When you're in the "Applcation Support" folder type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together and hidden files are shown
6/ There delete the grey file called .lpxuserdata
7/ The Logic Pro Trial period is reset
8/ Type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together
and the hidden grey files are hidden again

@wdywrld
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wdywrld commented Feb 8, 2025

Just use the manual method I explained above. 1/ Open a Finder window 2/ Open your personal (User) folder 3/ There double click on the "Library" folder (if you don't see the Library while in your personal folder click on"View" in the top (Finder-)menu ,there click on "Show View Options" and in the new small window click on "Show Library Folder") 4/ In the "Library" folder double click on the "Application Support" folder 5/ When you're in the "Applcation Support" folder type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together and hidden files are shown 6/ There delete the grey file called .lpxuserdata 7/ The Logic Pro Trial period is reset 8/ Type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together and the hidden grey files are hidden again

Yooo this worked! Thank you so much man

@F1reblade81
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Just use the manual method I explained above. 1/ Open a Finder window 2/ Open your personal (User) folder 3/ There double click on the "Library" folder (if you don't see the Library while in your personal folder click on"View" in the top (Finder-)menu ,there click on "Show View Options" and in the new small window click on "Show Library Folder") 4/ In the "Library" folder double click on the "Application Support" folder 5/ When you're in the "Applcation Support" folder type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together and hidden files are shown 6/ There delete the grey file called .lpxuserdata 7/ The Logic Pro Trial period is reset 8/ Type on your keyboard the keys Command-Shift-Dot together and the hidden grey files are hidden again

Thanks again for all your help, I have tried these steps but when holding CMD-SHIFT-DOT it does not show the hidden files. Reckon Apple have patched this again?

@robocopys
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robocopys commented Feb 15, 2025

You need to have downloaded Logic Pro trail and have opened it once, then close Logic Pro
and then go to "Application Support"(in the Library of your User-folder)and there type at the same time Command-Shift-Dot and you should see the hidden file .lpxuserdata (N.b. "Dot" = . and "Shift" is the normal Shift, not the permanent one)
On Sonoma 14.7.4 it works. I don't know about Sequoia.

@Doghead1234
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I confirm newest version works

@Doghead1234
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Apple is never gonna patch it

@Doghead1234
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To expose the hidden files you need to do the same thing as you do when doing copy-paste but instead of pressing c or v you press dot

@Doghead1234
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I keep wondering how is this glitch still working

@Doghead1234
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Everyone report if it doesn’t work, i’ll help

@robocopys
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To expose the hidden files you need to do the same thing as you do when doing copy-paste but instead of pressing c or v you press dot

No, for copy or paste you only press Command c or v . Here you press Shift Command Dot .

@F1reblade81
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This does not work on mine, tried all permutations.

@F1reblade81
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I have Discord if you need me to show it bud

@Doghead1234
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What’s your username? I’ll add you.

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