Helper Tools Fails To Install Helper

[malavagile]

Hello ,

I am working on MAC Application and I am using "EvenBetterAuthorizationSample" code to do some root level stuff.

I have signed the application with my Developer ID and replace dev id everywhere ( 4 Places ) in code with my Developer ID.

The issue is when ever i tried to install the helper tool using SMJobBless is always returns false.

It returns error "CFErrorDomainLaunchd Code=4 "The operation couldn’t be completed. (CFErrorDomainLaunchd error 4.)"

[brenwell]

Its been a while since I played with this, though I did get it working. If my memory serves me, the error 4 means that you have not done all the Developer ID stuff correctly.

I can have a look at my work example. Maybe you can tell me where you have changed the DevID and I will see if it matches

[malavagile]

I have change at 4 Places listed as below.
1 ) XPCService-Info.plist -> SMPrivilegedExecutables -> Helper Tool
2 ) App-Info.plist -> SMPrivilegedExecutables -> Helper Tool
3 ) HelperTool-Info.plist -> SMAuthorizedClients -> App
4 ) HelperTool-Info.plist -> SMAuthorizedClients -> XPC Service

And selected Developer ID as signing in General Tab for Application.

Can match this places with your working code.

[brenwell]

and you ran this Python tool command?

[brenwell]

Ironically, my app is showing the same error, but it is actually granting privilege and I can do privileged tasks

[0wnrepo]

http://www.stevestreeting.com/2011/11/25/escalating-privileges-on-mac-os-x-securely-and-without-using-deprecated-methods/

[analyticd]

Does one have to have a Developer ID certificate to make this install or can it be done with a free Mac Developer certificate?