| macOS Version | Nexus 2 Compatibility | |---------------|----------------------| | 10.9 – 10.14 (Mavericks to Mojave) | Works (Intel only) | | 10.15 (Catalina) | Partial – 32-bit installer fails; 64-bit mode may work but eLicenser issues common. | | 11 (Big Sur) and newer | Highly unstable – not supported. | | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) | Does work natively; Rosetta 2 may crash. |
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