Final Cut Pro X trial reset

final-cut-pro-trial-reset.swift

#!/usr/bin/swift

// DISCLAIMER

// This script modifies an unencrypted file associated with the trial version of Final Cut Pro. 
// Under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 1201), this modification does not qualify as circumvention of a technological 
// protection measure (TPM), as it does not involve bypassing encryption, authentication, or similar protections. 
// Distributing this code is therefore legal under the DMCA.

// This script is intended for educational and research purposes, such as exploring trial-related file structures, 
// or for system troubleshooting in controlled environments with explicit permissions. It is not intended to be used 
// in a manner that violates Apple's software license agreement.

// WARNING

// Using this script to reset or extend the trial period of Final Cut Pro without Apple's authorization likely violates 
// the software license agreement. Such actions may lead to legal consequences. The responsibility for compliance with 
// all applicable laws and agreements lies solely with the user. The author of this script assumes no liability for misuse 
// or any resulting consequences.

import Foundation

let path = URL(fileURLWithPath: NSString(string: "~/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCutTrial/Data/Library/Application Support/.ffuserdata").expandingTildeInPath)
let data = try! NSData(contentsOf: path) as Data
let dictionary = try! NSKeyedUnarchiver.unarchiveTopLevelObjectWithData(data) as! NSDictionary
let mutableDictionary = dictionary.mutableCopy() as! NSMutableDictionary

for (key, value) in mutableDictionary {
  if value is NSDate {
    mutableDictionary[key] = Date()
  }
}

try! NSKeyedArchiver.archivedData(withRootObject: mutableDictionary, requiringSecureCoding: false).write(to: path)

print("You'd better buy it")

Use this command:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true && killall Finder && rm /Users/$(whoami)/Library/Application\ Support/.ffuserdata 2>/dev/null && echo '.ffuserdata deleted' || echo '.ffuserdata not found'

If it doesn't work, change the date to 3 months back using Mac settings, then try again.

works on Sequoia 15.2?

For me what worked (just replace 'tom' to your username):
mv -v /Users/tom/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCutTrial/Data/Library/Application\ Support/.ffuserdata ~/.Trash/
Hope that helps.

Sequoia 15.3.1

For me what worked (just replace 'tom' to your username): mv -v /Users/tom/Library/Containers/com.apple.FinalCutTrial/Data/Library/Application\ Support/.ffuserdata ~/.Trash/ Hope that helps.

Sequoia 15.3.1

This worked for me. I couldn't find the "com.apple.FinalCutTrial" folder. So I searched for it in search bar. Multiple folders showed up. Somehow I managed to locate the ".ffuserdata" file and delete it. Trial has been reset. Thank you!

Just a heads-up @elvischepin-github and @svikramajit, my gist at https://gist.github.com/TehBrian/bf82c7505b647d423da6d5abbe2b95a3 should work as well, and you won't need to modify it with your username.

Just a heads-up @elvischepin-github and @svikramajit, my gist at https://gist.github.com/TehBrian/bf82c7505b647d423da6d5abbe2b95a3 should work as well, and you won't need to modify it with your username.

Thank you!