Logitech Caused Its Mice To Freak Out By Not Renewing a Certificate (theverge.com)
(Wednesday January 07, 2026 @11:41AM (msmash)
from the oops dept.)
- Reference: 0180534289
- News link: https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/01/07/1636213/logitech-caused-its-mice-to-freak-out-by-not-renewing-a-certificate
- Source link: https://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix
An anonymous reader shares a report:
> If you're among the macOS users experiencing some weird issues with your Logitech mouse, then good news: Logitech has [1]now released a fix . This comes after multiple Reddit users reported yesterday that Logi Options Plus -- the app required to manage and configure the controls on Logitech accessories -- [2]had stopped working , preventing them from using customized scrolling features, button actions, and gestures.
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> One Reddit user said that the scroll directions and extra buttons on their Logitech mouse "were not working as I intended" and that the Logi Options Plus app became stuck in a boot loop upon opening it to identify the cause. Logitech has since acknowledged the situation and said that its G Hub app -- a similar management software for gaming devices under the Logitech G brand -- was also affected.
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> According to Logitech's support page, the problem was caused by "an expired certificate" required for the apps to run. Windows users were unaffected. The issues only impacted Mac users because macOS prevents certain applications from running if it doesn't detect a valid Developer ID certificate, something that has affected other apps in the past.
[1] https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/37493733117847-Options-and-G-HUB-macOS-Certificate-Issue
[2] https://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix
> If you're among the macOS users experiencing some weird issues with your Logitech mouse, then good news: Logitech has [1]now released a fix . This comes after multiple Reddit users reported yesterday that Logi Options Plus -- the app required to manage and configure the controls on Logitech accessories -- [2]had stopped working , preventing them from using customized scrolling features, button actions, and gestures.
>
> One Reddit user said that the scroll directions and extra buttons on their Logitech mouse "were not working as I intended" and that the Logi Options Plus app became stuck in a boot loop upon opening it to identify the cause. Logitech has since acknowledged the situation and said that its G Hub app -- a similar management software for gaming devices under the Logitech G brand -- was also affected.
>
> According to Logitech's support page, the problem was caused by "an expired certificate" required for the apps to run. Windows users were unaffected. The issues only impacted Mac users because macOS prevents certain applications from running if it doesn't detect a valid Developer ID certificate, something that has affected other apps in the past.
[1] https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/37493733117847-Options-and-G-HUB-macOS-Certificate-Issue
[2] https://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix
This is a Mac OS problem (Score:2)
by TheMiddleRoad ( 1153113 )
Making installed apps stop working? What a controlling move, Apple. If you think your Mac is somehow Linux with a nice desktop and no tomfoolery, you're fooling yourself.
Re: (Score:2)
by TheMiddleRoad ( 1153113 )
Also, this has happened before with other software. I hope you like paying your Apple tax.
Apple Users (Score:2)
Your mouse stopped working? You should be happy. Apple is protecting you.
Apple will protect you at the bottom of the stairs.
The humans are protected. Our mission is complete.