Patching Snap Camera on Mac OS (Signature Patch)

Video guide on how to patch Snap Camera on Mac OS using the Signature Patch.
The patch will re-enable Snap Camera after the shutdown on January 25, 2023 and bring back all missing Snap Lenses with Snap Camera Server v3 on your Mac computer.

Snap Camera 1.21 Download Links:
https://github.com/ptrumpis/snap-camera-server/discussions

Snap Camera Server is also required to be running in the background:
Installing Snap Camera Server on Mac OS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ILHJaD1T4

Snap Camera Signature Patch:
https://github.com/ptrumpis/snap-camera-signature-patch

Run this script after patching:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ptrumpis/snap-camera-signature-patch/master/macOS/errorfix.sh

Or manually execute the steps below:

1. Making the patched file executable:
chmod +x "/Applications/Snap Camera.app/Contents/MacOS/Snap Camera"

2. Removing the Mac OS code signing:
sudo codesign --remove-signature "/Applications/Snap Camera.app/"

3. Remove extended file attributes:
sudo xattr -cr "/Applications/Snap Camera.app"

4. Check your Mac OS security settings if the application can't be opened or run the command:
sudo spctl --add "/Applications/Snap Camera.app"

5. Additional Troubleshooting:
https://github.com/ptrumpis/snap-camera-server/wiki/Troubleshooting-Mac-OS

Chapters
00:00 00 - Introduction
00:27 01 - Closing Snap Camera
00:53 02 - Select the binary
01:14 03 - Applying the patch
01:27 04 - Replacing the binary
01:44 05 - Making the binary executable
02:12 06 - Resolving Terminal errors
02:53 07 - Removing the Code Signing
03:31 08 - Starting Snap Camera
04:06 09 - That's it!

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Background information:
Snap Camera was a popular application that allowed users to add Snapchat-like filters and lenses to their desktop camera. The app was initially launched in 2018 as a standalone application for Windows and macOS and was an instant hit among creators, gamers, and influencers.

The application allowed users to choose from hundreds of filters and lenses, including those created by Snapchat's community of lens creators. Snap Camera integrated seamlessly with video conferencing apps like Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, allowing users to add a fun element to their virtual meetings and calls.

However, on January 25, 2023, Snap Camera reached its end of life. This means that the application is no longer being updated or supported, and users can no longer download it from the Snap Camera website or app stores.