Matlab 2023/4 wont start on Sonoma 14.4.1

Hello,

since I updated my MacOs (M1 - MB Air) to Sonoma 14.4.1 I am unable to launch Matlab (tried 2023b and 2024a - multiple reinstalls). I have preinstalled Java, as mentioned on the installation page, but Matlab is still stuck at the (small) loading screen.

Wasn't able to find any relevant questions to this issue on the forum and I dont get any errors. Stuck at this.

Thank you.

[Suleiman Sharkh]

Hello,

I also have a similar problem on Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro with Sonoma 14.5. All seems to have been installed ok, but the launch screen appears for a few seconds and then disappears again. Help!

Thanks

Answer 1

[Athanasios Paraskevopoulos]

Please try the following steps:

1. Ensure that the MATLAB version you are using is compatible with the new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1. Sometimes, new macOS updates may require updates or patches from MATLAB to ensure compatibility.
2. Clean Installation: Try performing a clean installation of MATLAB. This involves completely removing any existing MATLAB installations and preferences before reinstalling MATLAB from scratch.
3. Contact MathWorks Support: If you've tried all the above steps and are still unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to MathWorks Support for assistance. They may be able to provide further guidance or troubleshooting steps specific to your situation.

By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue preventing MATLAB from launching on your macOS Sonoma 14.4.1.

[Jakub Szekely]

Hi Athanasios,

I have tried the first two points, however I wasn't able to check for updates as I wasn't able to run matlab so I just downloaded the newest Matlab - 2024a (and reinstalled it multiple times).

However I was able to find the solution, which is quite confusing, but reinstaling the Onedrive helped. Before being unable to launch it I had files opened from Onedrive so I guess after the update matlab wasn't able to open the files from cloud.

Thanks and good luck others.

[Suleiman Sharkh]

Hello,

I also have a similar problem on Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro with Sonoma 14.5. All seems to have been installed ok, but the launch screen appears for a few seconds and then disappears again. Help!

Thanks