UJAM App is trying to add a new helper tool | macOS

An update is ready to install?

Some users reported getting a particular update notification multiple times a day.

Here's what you need to do when an update is available:

1. Please enter your credentials when asked in order to give permission for the update. The form usually looks like this:
   
   
2. Next, click on "Update now" to proceed and execute the update:
   

Further Troubleshooting

In case the update notification still persists after the update: this message might still pop up, when the ownership of the UJAM app on the system is incorrect.

How to check the ownership

• Go to Applications > UJAM
• Right-click the App and select ‘Get Info‘:

• Check the permissions. If it looks like this and your username doesn't show up, the ownership is incorrect needs to be fixed:

Option 1: How to fix via Sharing & Permission settings

• Go to Applications > UJAM
• Right-click the App and select ‘Get Info‘:
• Click on the tiny lock and unlock it in order to make changes. You will be asked to enter your system password.
  
• Afterwards, click on the tiny plus icon:
  
• Next, add your user account and add ‘Read and Write‘ privileges:
  
• Now you should be good to go!
  

Option 2: How to fix via Terminal

• Open the Terminal (Spotlight search ‘Terminal‘):

• Now paste the following command:

sudo chown -R "$USER":staff /Applications/UJAM.app

• You will be asked to enter you system password. Enter it.
• Go to Applications > UJAM
• Right-click the App and select ‘Get Info‘:
• Now check the app permissions again
• You should now see your username displayed in the permissions field. Done! 

Further troubleshooting

• Please try to click on "Don't Allow" UJAM notifications: