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This article will instruct how to remove the subscription requirement from the Canon EOS Webcam Utility.
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=== Disclaimer ===
This article gives instructions for removal of the subscription requirement from the Canon EOS Webcam Utility.
 
===Disclaimer===
'''This method has not been tested thoroughly, and technical expertise may be required.'''
'''This method has not been tested thoroughly, and technical expertise may be required.'''


== For macOS ==
==For macOS==
 
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# Install the PKG from https://www.usa.canon.com/cameras/eos-webcam-utility
<li> Install the PKG from https://www.usa.canon.com/cameras/eos-webcam-utility </li>
# When finished installing, navigate to <code>/Applications/EOS Webcam Utility/EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app</code>
<li> When finished installing, navigate to <code>/Applications/EOS Webcam Utility/EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app</code></li>
# Right click > "Show package contents"
<li> Right click > "Show package contents"</li>
# Right click "Contents" > "Get info", and give your user read and write permission over the directory (ensure you click "..." > "Apply to enclosed items")
<li> Right click "Contents" > "Get info", and give your user read and write permission over the directory (ensure you click "..." > "Apply to enclosed items")</li>
# Install the <code>asar</code> CLI utility.
<li> Install the <code>asar</code> CLI utility.</li>
# Open a terminal inside of <code>EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app/Contents/Resources</code>
<li> Open a terminal inside of <code>EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app/Contents/Resources</code></li>
# Extract the application by running: <code>asar e app.asar appunpk</code>
<li> Extract the application by running: <code>asar e app.asar appunpk</code></li>
# Open <code>appunpk/eos-webcam-utility/main.<abunchofnumbers>.js</code>
<li> Open <code>appunpk/eos-webcam-utility/main.<abunchofnumbers>.js</code></li>
# Find the constructor for <code>class t</code> by looking for the instance of <code>this.selectMode$</code>
<li> Find the constructor for <code>class t</code> by looking for the instance of <code>this.selectMode$</code></li>
# In the class, define the function <code>getValue()</code> as follows...
<li> In the class, define the function <code>getValue()</code> as follows...
 
 
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class t extends d1 {
class t extends d1 {
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}
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<li> Now, search for <code>checkAuthUser() {</code>, and replace the contents of the <code>.subscribe(n => {</code> call such that it looks something like this:
 
11. Now, search for <code>checkAuthUser() {</code>, and replace the contents of the <code>.subscribe(n => {</code> call such that it looks something like this:
 
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this.event$.pipe(ql(2e3)).subscribe(n => {
this.event$.pipe(ql(2e3)).subscribe(n => {
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// below the above call, there will be code that handles the "get-authen-user" event.
// below the above call, there will be code that handles the "get-authen-user" event.
// replace the ternary expression: h ? e.subscriptionRegister(c, f, m) : e.subscriptionUnregister(), with: e.subscriptionRegister(c, f, m)
// replace the ternary expression: h ? e.subscriptionRegister(c, f, m) : e.subscriptionUnregister(), with: e.subscriptionRegister(c, f, m)
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<li>edit <code>appunpk/package.json</code> by removing the line: <code>"eos-addon": "file:./build",</code></li>
<li>Run <code>npm install</code></li>
<li>Reverse the change from step 12.</li>
<li> Ensure you are in the <code>EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app/Contents/Resources</code> directory before running: <code>asar p appunpk app.asar</code></li>
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You <I>should</I> now have a patched Canon EOS Webcam Utility application that does not require a subscription to use.


12. edit <code>appunpk/package.json</code> by removing the line: <code>"eos-addon": "file:./build",</code>
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13. Run <code>npm install</code>
14. Reverse the change from step 12.
15. Ensure you are in the <code>EOS Webcam Utility Pro.app/Contents/Resources</code> directory before running: <code>asar p appunpk app.asar</code>
 
You <I>should</I> now have a patched Canon EOS Webcam Utility application that does not require a subscription to use.
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