Get iOS Emby client app on run on an M1 Mac

[Ellimist 5]

Hi all,

Since the M1 Mac architecture transition, M1 Macs have been able to install and run iOS apps natively. However, when I try to install the iOS emby client app from the app store, it doesn't show up. See attached screenshots. I do not have the Rosetta translation layer installed for translating x86 applications, and I do not want to install in just for Emby.

Am I missing something, or was the iOS Emby client configured to not show up for install on M1 Macs?

[Luke 42077]

Hi, we have a dedicated macOS app:

https://emby.media/emby-theater-macos.html

Did you try this?

[Ellimist 5]

On 6/26/2023 at 10:03 PM, Luke said:

Hi, we have a dedicated macOS app:

https://emby.media/emby-theater-macos.html

Did you try this?

Yes, unfortunately, that requires me to install the Rosetta translation layer, so it's an x86 app. I want to install the ARM app.

[Ellimist 5]

Is there any way to download the iOS/iPadOS app manually?

[Luke 42077]

Just that link but did you try from the store?

[Ellimist 5]

The store and the link both provide the x86 version of the app, not the ARM version.

[Luke 42077]

Do you mean our iOS or macOS app?

[Luke 42077]

Hi, good news. With the next update to Emby for macOS, you will be able to run natively on m1 macs without the Rosetta translation layer.

[Ellimist 5]

On 7/26/2023 at 3:56 PM, Luke said:

Hi, good news. With the next update to Emby for macOS, you will be able to run natively on m1 macs without the Rosetta translation layer.

That's lovely to hear. Thanks, Luke!

[keemy 25]

Any ETA on when this update will go live for Mac OS? 

[Luke 42077]

1 hour ago, keemy said:

Any ETA on when this update will go live for Mac OS? 

We are working on getting it out as soon as we can. Thanks.

[Luke 42077]

HI, please try Emby for macOS 2.2.12 and let us know how it compares. Thanks !

[Ellimist 5]

Works perfectly now! Runs as native ARM without the Rosetta translation layer. Thank you for making this happen!