There’s a lot of comments in the thread of people struggling to get this working, so I thought I would post an updated guide on how I got mine working.
I did it slightly differently to the original guide.
Step 1: Download the LATEST version of the Adobe Downloader. At the time of me writing this, it is currently version 1.5.1.
The original post links to 1.3.1 which is now out of date.
It is likely it will be updated again in future, so make sure you click ‘releases’ in the top left and check you are getting the latest one.
Step 2: Download & install LuLu and tell it to not allow third party programs. Now anytime you launch your Adobe software and anything Adobe tries connecting to the internet, just deny it.
Obviously if it’s related to the Adobe Downloader you allow it - this should only flag up when you start the download on there though. Anything else, hit deny.
If you have done the steps right it should now work.
Troubleshooting;
- Photoshop & Illustrator worked fine for me however InDesign was saying it couldn’t verify as I wasn’t connected to the internet. I delete the whole thing and tried again with an older build and it worked fine.
- If you’re still having issues try disconnecting your WiFi entirely for a moment whenever you launch the software. It should be fine to turn back on again after launch.
- Uninstall everything and try again from scratch the LuLu installed from the start and be very careful which ones you allow
- Purging everything AdobeGCC related from your Mac can also sometimes help if you’re still having issues
Any upvotes appreciated as there seems to be a lot of people asking for help in the comments.
How are we feeling about Macked? I've scoured macbb and msj , I can't seem to find anyones whose actually done a *full* security check? Sice is an active member of msj which a lot of users can personally vouch for, monster seems to have a longer stating reputation on this thread and others for being okay. With Macked being relatively new, and seemingly Chinese based, are we 100% sure it's safe?
I understand your concerns. I don’t vouch for the security. At least my apps running well without encountering any issues. I am also using their parallels desktop crack as well. Still, use it at your own risks. Go original if you want safety.
I have the same concerns, specially after CleanMyMac detected loads of Malware coming from Activator and knowing that China has further motives to distribute free apps
Hey! Just wanted to pop in and say thank you! I recently switched from my Windows laptop to an M4 MacBook Pro and was scrambling to find an Adobe crack that actually worked. I used to have an Intel MacBook Air back when Adobe Zii was still up-to-date, so patching the apps was super easy. This time, no matter what I tried, it just wasn't working.
Then I found this post thanks god. I was this close getting the CC subscription, even though I promised myself I’d never give Adobe my money lol.
Your guide was so easy to follow, and everything works perfectly. The only tiny thing is that I can’t get Photoshop or Illustrator into full screen without forcing it for some reason, but honestly, it’s not a big deal. Hopefully, they’ll fix that eventually.
When trying to register on Macked, it just fails to send a verification code. Is someone else experiencing this issue? Tried on 2 different machines. If anyone can DM me a download link to the patcher I’d be very thankful
Step 3. After the installation is done go to /Library/Application Support/Adobe and locate the folder name "Caps" and delete it or send it to Trash. "You can easily go to the location by Holding Shift+Command+G on your desktop."
Step 4. just try to install the Adobe Application you were trying to install before and it should work 100% with no issue.
P.S. Due to Creative Cloud automatically updating to the most current version after closing and reopening, you must redo steps 1-4 to make sure you don't get that error again.
There’s a lot of comments in the thread of people struggling to get this working, so I thought I would post an updated guide on how I got mine working.
I did it slightly differently to the original guide.
Step 1: Download the LATEST version of the Adobe Downloader. At the time of me writing this, it is currently version 1.5.1.
The original post links to 1.3.1 which is now out of date.
It is likely it will be updated again in future, so make sure you click ‘releases’ in the top left and check you are getting the latest one.
Here’s the link; https://github.com/X1a0He/Adobe-Downloader/releases/tag/1.5.1
Step 2: Download & install LuLu and tell it to not allow third party programs. Now anytime you launch your Adobe software and anything Adobe tries connecting to the internet, just deny it.
Obviously if it’s related to the Adobe Downloader you allow it - this should only flag up when you start the download on there though. Anything else, hit deny.
Here’s the link; https://objective-see.org/products/lulu.html
Step 3: Download AdobeCC from the Adobe Website.
Make sure you do NOT tick the box to install Adobe Genuine Client on the installation of it.
Here’s the link; https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/download/creative-cloud
Step 4: Download the Adobe Activation Tool.
Launch this and drag your Adobe app into here and hit patch.
Here’s the link; https://www.mediafire.com/file/lftk6zh8bvvstdc/Adobe_Activation_Tool_2.0_%255BMacKed%255D.dmg/file
If you have done the steps right it should now work.
Troubleshooting;
- Photoshop & Illustrator worked fine for me however InDesign was saying it couldn’t verify as I wasn’t connected to the internet. I delete the whole thing and tried again with an older build and it worked fine.
- If you’re still having issues try disconnecting your WiFi entirely for a moment whenever you launch the software. It should be fine to turn back on again after launch.
- Uninstall everything and try again from scratch the LuLu installed from the start and be very careful which ones you allow
- Purging everything AdobeGCC related from your Mac can also sometimes help if you’re still having issues
Any upvotes appreciated as there seems to be a lot of people asking for help in the comments.
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How are we feeling about Macked? I've scoured macbb and msj , I can't seem to find anyones whose actually done a *full* security check? Sice is an active member of msj which a lot of users can personally vouch for, monster seems to have a longer stating reputation on this thread and others for being okay. With Macked being relatively new, and seemingly Chinese based, are we 100% sure it's safe?
I understand your concerns. I don’t vouch for the security. At least my apps running well without encountering any issues. I am also using their parallels desktop crack as well. Still, use it at your own risks. Go original if you want safety.
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I have the same concerns, specially after CleanMyMac detected loads of Malware coming from Activator and knowing that China has further motives to distribute free apps
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Hey! Just wanted to pop in and say thank you! I recently switched from my Windows laptop to an M4 MacBook Pro and was scrambling to find an Adobe crack that actually worked. I used to have an Intel MacBook Air back when Adobe Zii was still up-to-date, so patching the apps was super easy. This time, no matter what I tried, it just wasn't working.
Then I found this post thanks god. I was this close getting the CC subscription, even though I promised myself I’d never give Adobe my money lol.
Your guide was so easy to follow, and everything works perfectly. The only tiny thing is that I can’t get Photoshop or Illustrator into full screen without forcing it for some reason, but honestly, it’s not a big deal. Hopefully, they’ll fix that eventually.
Seriously, thank u so much!!!!
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When trying to register on Macked, it just fails to send a verification code. Is someone else experiencing this issue? Tried on 2 different machines. If anyone can DM me a download link to the patcher I’d be very thankful
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If anyone is getting the "Error: SyntaxError: JSON Parse error: Unexpected EOF (-2700)"
Follow these steps:
Step 1. Install Creative Cloud 5.7.0.1307 or install it from here. For some reason you you don't get that error when you have this version of Creative Cloud installed.(https://ccmdl.adobe.com/AdobeProducts/KCCC/CCD/5_7_0/osx10/ACCCx5_7_0_1307.dmg)
Step 2. Before you start, please click uninstall on the installation screen for the old version of Creative or use Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool, download linked here: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html
Step 3. After the installation is done go to /Library/Application Support/Adobe and locate the folder name "Caps" and delete it or send it to Trash. "You can easily go to the location by Holding Shift+Command+G on your desktop."
Step 4. just try to install the Adobe Application you were trying to install before and it should work 100% with no issue.
P.S. Due to Creative Cloud automatically updating to the most current version after closing and reopening, you must redo steps 1-4 to make sure you don't get that error again.
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