Version: 1.16.1 | Release: May 2026 | OS: macOS 10.13+
BuhoCleaner 1.16.1 for Mac
BuhoCleaner is a Mac cleanup and optimization app from Dr.Buho—free disk space, remove junk, uninstall apps completely, and tune startup and RAM from one toolbox.
Version 1.16.1 (May 18, 2026) is the current release, optimized for macOS Tahoe and Apple M1–M5 Macs.
What BuhoCleaner does
Cleanup & storage
- Flash Clean — one-tap scan and removal of caches, logs, and junk files
- Disk Space Analyzer — visual breakdown of what uses space; delete large files quickly
- Duplicate Finder and large-file cleanup
- Trash cleanup including cloud files in Trash (iCloud Drive, OneDrive)
Apps & performance
- Smart Uninstaller — remove apps with orphaned leftovers and support files
- Free RAM, manage startup items and login services
- Xcode cache cleaner, secure file shredder, Spotlight reindex, DNS flush
Menu bar monitor
- Real-time RAM, disk, CPU load, temperature, fan speed, and network speed
- One-click RAM cleanup from the menu bar
What’s new in v1.16.x
- Full support for macOS 26.5
- Clean up cloud files in Trash with icons in the cleanup detail view
- Fixed special-character file path display and recognition
- Fixed deletion of certain system-locked files when safe
- Fixed fullscreen window minimize/close controls
- 1.16.1: maintenance update (May 18, 2026)
Requirements & licensing
System
- Version: 1.16.1
- macOS: OS X 10.10 through macOS 26 (Tahoe)
- Architecture: Intel and Apple Silicon (M1–M5 Pro/Max)
- Apple Notarized
License
- Free trial with optional one-time purchase (no subscription required)
- Languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and more
Homepage: drbuho.com
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Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ 7 questions
Common issues when installing macOS apps
How do I disable SIP and grant Terminal Full Disk Access?
System Integrity Protection (SIP) shields core macOS files from modification. Some patched apps and installers need SIP disabled temporarily.
Boot into Recovery Mode (hold Cmd+R), open Terminal from Utilities, run csrutil disable and restart.
macOS also blocks Terminal from protected folders until Full Disk Access is granted. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access and toggle Terminal on.
How to disable Gatekeeper and remove quarantine?
Gatekeeper and quarantine can stop modified apps with “damaged” or “unidentified developer” warnings.
To disable Gatekeeper: sudo spctl --master-disable
To remove quarantine from a specific app: xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/AppName.app
What to use instead of Launchpad on macOS 26?
Launchpad changed in macOS 26, so opening and organizing apps works differently.
Use Spotlight (Cmd+Space) to search and launch any app instantly. Third-party launchers like Alfred or Raycast are also excellent alternatives. You can also pin frequently used apps directly to your Dock for one-click access.
Why do I see security warnings when opening an app?
“App Not Downloaded from Mac App Store” — macOS blocks the app when security settings only allow App Store downloads. Go to Privacy & Security and permit apps from identified developers.
“Unidentified developer” — apps not registered with Apple trigger this on first launch. Use Control-click → Open to add a one-time security exception.
“Cannot verify for malicious software” — use Open Anyway in Privacy & Security to approve the app once.
What if the app is damaged or disk image is corrupted?
“App is damaged and can’t be opened” — quarantine flags or post-download changes trigger this error. Fix it with: xattr -cr /Applications/AppName.app
“Disk image corrupted” — incomplete or interrupted downloads often cause corrupted DMG errors. Use a download manager with resumable downloads to get a clean installer file.
How to fix Adobe app installation errors?
Adobe Creative Cloud local installers may fail from the GUI — right-click Install, open Contents/MacOS, and run the Unix executable manually to start the setup.
Adobe Error 1 (Rosetta required) appears on Apple Silicon when Rosetta is missing. Install it with: /usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license
CCXProcess install errors mean Creative Cloud cannot run Intel code on Apple Silicon without Rosetta — install Rosetta the same way, then retry.
Why can’t I install this app on an Intel Mac?
Some releases support only Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 and newer) and cannot install on Intel Macs due to architecture mismatch.
Look for universal builds or older releases matched to your processor. Tools like Adobe Activation Tool, QiuChenly, or RiD may offer Intel-compatible versions.
