Sometimes the background service meant to handle downloads actually causes the hang. Open . In the top menu bar, click Origin > Preferences . Go to the Application tab. Scroll down to Origin Helper Service and toggle it OFF . Restart Origin and try your download again. 3. Repair Folder Permissions (Terminal Fix)
If the system cannot create the folders needed for the Helper Tool, you can manually create them using Terminal: Sometimes the background service meant to handle downloads
Scroll down to the Security section. If you see a message saying "Origin was blocked from use," click Allow Anyway and enter your Mac password. 2. Disable the Origin Helper Service Go to the Application tab
While the error message often confusingly mentions "Windows," it is a common bug on macOS that can be fixed with the following steps. 1. Grant Permission in System Settings click Origin > Preferences .
Go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security .