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Missing Option in Sonoma 14.2.1

which Apple product are you using with the dock? I think that option is available for laptops only
 
Never Enough Metal said:
I have a Caldigit TS3 Plus Dock. it requires you to allow accessories to connect. See their instructions in the link below. Only problem is this option doesn't exist in in Sonoma. I called Apple they said to get support from Caldigit.. its a vicious cycle. Any Ideas?


macOS Ventura/Sonoma and USB/Thunderbolt Device Security – CalDigit

www.caldigit.com www.caldigit.com
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As the post above states, this setting is only available for Mac portables, and it is in Sonoma. Mac desktop computers will always allow all devices to connect.
 
chrfr said:
As the post above states, this setting is only available for Mac portables, and it is in Sonoma. Mac desktop computers will always allow all devices to connect.
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It's also Apple Silicon specific.
 
macOS User Guide - Allow accessories to connect to Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/allow-accessories-to-connect-mchlf779ae93/mac
Apple Support - If your Mac asks you to allow an accessory to connect
https://support.apple.com/102282
It's working in Sonoma 14.2.1 (23C71) MBA M1
Allow_accesories.jpg
 
its a M1 MBA See SS 1 below and I dont have the option shown above see SS #2, I will also say the reason this came up is I have an LG monitor that once I plug into the Dock wont work. Ive tried USBC and USBC to HDMI with multiple known good cables. If I plug the USBC directly into the MBA it works fine. Also I've plugged a PC laptop into the dock with the same cables and no issues...

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You could disable authorization with a configuration profile (.mobileconfig):
allowUSBRestrictedMode
“On macOS, allows new USB and Thunderbolt accessories and SD cards to connect without authorization.”
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/restrictions

You can create a profile with iMazing Profile Editor
https://apps.apple.com/app/imazing-profile-editor/id1487860882
https://imazing.com/guides/getting-started-with-imazing-profile-editor
or Apple Configurator https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-configurator/id1037126344
 
Never Enough Metal said:
I have a Caldigit TS3 Plus Dock. it requires you to allow accessories to connect. See their instructions in the link below. Only problem is this option doesn't exist in in Sonoma. I called Apple they said to get support from Caldigit.. its a vicious cycle. Any Ideas?


macOS Ventura/Sonoma and USB/Thunderbolt Device Security – CalDigit

www.caldigit.com www.caldigit.com
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At the bottom of the page you linked, there is a troubleshooting step about disconnecting the dock, booting into Safe mode, reconnecting the dock, then booting normal. Did you try?
 
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Never Enough Metal said:
its a M1 MBA See SS 1 below and I dont have the option shown above see SS #2, I will also say the reason this came up is I have an LG monitor that once I plug into the Dock wont work. Ive tried USBC and USBC to HDMI with multiple known good cables. If I plug the USBC directly into the MBA it works fine. Also I've plugged a PC laptop into the dock with the same cables and no issues...

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With the TS3 make sure that you’re using the Thunderbolt cable which came with the dock, and make sure the cable is connected to the “computer” port on the back of the dock.
 

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