I'm trying to install the latest version of R onto my computer, a Mac Mini. I usually use updateR() from the updateR package. However, it isn't working and I'm getting an error.
library(updateR)
A new version R of 4.2.2 is available for update!
run updateR() to get the latest R on your macOS!
updateR()
Enter password for xyz: tuvwxyz
Updated ~/.Rprofile
Password:Installing R-4.2.2...please wait
Password:installer: Error - R 4.2.2 for macOS (ARM64) can’t be installed on this computer.
This hasn't happened before. I tried to download it manually and my mac gives the same error when I double click to load the package that "R 4.2.2 for macOS (ARM64) can’t be installed on this computer".
Anyone know what the issue is here?
Check if you selected the right package according to the processor build (Apple silicon / Intel) of your mac when manually downloading the package. To confirm the processor for your mac, check under 'About this Mac'.
I had the same issue. My mac has the Intel processor and I downloaded the package for Apple Silicon arm64, which is why the package would not install. I installed the Intel 64-bit package and it worked. Hope this helps!