[FIXED] "zsh: illegal hardware instruction python" when installing Tensorflow on macbook pro M1

Issue

I'm trying to get tensorflow working on my MacBook pro M1. However, I keep getting the following error when trying to import: zsh: illegal hardware instruction python

I have downloaded and installed tensorflow via this link.

These were my installation steps:

• install a venv: python3 -m venv venv.
• drag the install_venv.sh (which is located within the downloaded folder) file to the terminal, add -p at the end.
• select the directory of the venv as the location where tensorflow should be installed.
• activate the venv.
• type "python".
• try to import tensorflow: import tensorflow as tf.

I'm using Python 3.8.2.

I've seen some tutorials where this exact method does work, so I don't know what's the issue here.

Solution

I've found the answer. Seemed like my terminal app was running in Rosetta. This can be changed by right clicking on the app -> get info -> disable "open with rosetta".

Answered By - georgev