AppleInsider reports that macOS Tahoe power users are bypassing Apple's new Liquid Glass interface design by using the Undye tool to revert to the classic Launchpad app grid. This workaround restores the paginated, folder-supported Launchpad view Apple removed, replacing Spotlight's expanded search with the familiar visual organization. Users find Liquid Glass's layered blur and reflections intrusive on large displays or detailed wallpapers, causing menus to lose contrast and text to compete with backgrounds.

The Undye tool automates the process by installing Apple-signed Dock and Launchpad binaries from older macOS builds, avoiding code injection or hacks. System Integrity Protection must be temporarily disabled for Undye to function, a step requiring caution. While functional through several updates, Apple may block compatibility in future releases, potentially requiring users to revert changes before updates. This solution is strongly advised against on managed or work systems due to security policies and lack of official support.