Can't find ToolChain Manager for MacOS (nrfConnect for Desktop)?

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I have been trying to install the latest version of "nrfConnect for Desktop" on my Mac. I am using latest macOS (Big Sur v11.5.1) on and Intel-based MacBook Pro. 
 When I go here: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Connect-for-desktop/Download#infotabs 
 and go to Downloads for MacOS here: 
 https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Connect-for-desktop/Download#infotabs 
 It shows the latest version that can be downloaded as: v3.7.0. 
 When I download & install that version, it states that is is “deprecated” and one should instead use the new “ToolChain Manager”!!? 
 However, I can’t find this new ToolChain Manager (for MacOS) anywhere on your website!? 
 I would appreciate it if you could send me the link to this new "ToolChain Manager". 
 Thanks! 
 Gerard

GerardB · Accepted Answer

Thanks Jonas, 
 I must be getting old....! When I opened up nrf Connect, I simply clicked on "getting started" - which is where it mentioned "deprecated in favor of ToolChain Manager" but there was no link to the ToolChain Manager (lots of other buttons for manual install). 
 After your message I looked again & just noticed that if I scroll down on the initial view (before clicking on "getting started"!), the ToolChain Manager Option is in fact there a few items below the getting started button/link. 
 Sorry for the confusion - I think I've got it now! 
 Gerard

JonasForssell · Answer

Sorry, I cannot help you there. 
 I am using the evaluation board for nrf5340 and the bootloader question is beyond me for the moment. 
 Perhaps this page might help: docs.zephyrproject.org/.../index.html 
 If I find something I will reply. Otherwise I propose you close this one and post a new question to get a better answer.

Elfving · Answer

Hey Gerard! I'm glad you found the Toolchain Manager! 
 What is especially practical about nRF Connect for Desktop is that makes it very easy to download, use and navigate between multiple different versions of NCS, along with the corresponding versions of SES, repo's etc. The additional applications are very handy for development as well, and nRF Connect for Desktop makes it easy to download and update them. 
 When it comes to what bootloader to use it seems that you can use whatever you want as long as it has own debugger, which is seemingly the case with the Nano BLE 33. Though unfortunately we do have limited knowledge about third party modules in Nordic tech support. 
 If you are a bit new to Nordic and nRF Connect, I would suggest starting off with this tutorial that introduces you to both nRF Connect for Desktop and developing using our tools in general. However, if there is anything you are wondering about, feel free to ask us here on DevZone as well! 
 Welcome to Nordic! 
 Best regards, 
 Elfving

Can't find ToolChain Manager for MacOS (nrfConnect for Desktop)?

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