Description:
I just installed LO 7.5.0.3 on an old Macbook Air running Big Sur 11.7.3. Multiple attempts to install the en-GB language pack failed, even though I had used the same downloaded files to successfully install LO and the langpack on a Macbook Pro running Monterey 12.6.3 just the day before.

I ran LO once to ensure that FileVault had recognised it. I then ran the langpack installer and had to choose the installation directory manually. After I chose it (in my case /Applications/LibreOffice.app) an error box popped up stating that it was not a valid LibreOffice installation.

I was already in the process of filing a bug when I made one more attempt, but this time the installation completed successfully. I don't know if this has to do with slow indexing by Spotlight or whether there is a different reason, but it is clear that the installation of language packs on macOS remains problematic and erratic.

I am filing a separate bug because I have not found this specific occurrence in any of the many other langpack installation bugs which I have looked at. Ultimately, it would probably be good to find a different way to install language packs or even to include all macOS supported languages in the LO package by default, as suggested in bug 129178.



Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install LO 7.5.0.3 and run it once.
2. Run the langpack installer
3. Choose the right installation folder when prompted (in my case /Applications/LibreOffice.app)

Actual Results:
Error message pops up stating that this is not a valid LibreOffice installation and to try and run the installer again.

Expected Results:
Install the language pack correctly.


Reproducible: Sometimes


User Profile Reset: No

Additional Info:
The issue resolved itself with time as noted above, but it remains problematic.