Questions tagged [xcode]
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Change install path for iOS Simulator
I have a mac mini that only has 256GB of SSD space and with everything I need to build my app I find myself with only 80GB left and shrinking. when I look at the root cause it's because the iOS ...
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how to fix can't install packages on MacBook pro 2012 catalina 10.15.7?
every time I want to install packages for Xcode I am told I don't have permissions, let's say i want to install ruby from my terminal with rbenv there is always an error with permissions or cannot ...
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App Development Support on macOS High Sierra Version 10.13.6 [closed]
I'm not too knowledgeable about developing in apple. Are the support for developing apps on high sierra version 10.13.6 done? I'm getting mixed messages online and wanted a more up to do date answer ...
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How to set up a separate environment for QtCreator on macOS Big Sur?
I try to move from Linux to macOS Big Sur with my app development. The app is in an early development stage and there's no platform-dependent code. I am using QtCreator as an IDE and under Linux ...
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How do I fix perrmissions for MacBook pro 2012 catalina 10.15.7? [closed]
every time I want to install packages for Xcode I am told I don't have permissions,
let's say i want to install ruby from my terminal with rbenv there is always an error with permissions or cannot ...
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Building 32-bit x86 executables on macOS 10.15 Catalina (Core i5 macbook pro) [closed]
Right now I am dipping my toes in x86 asm, and am trying to build a simple program using the 32-bit IA-32. I understand Catalina dumped support for running 32-bit programs, but does this mean there is ...
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Couldn't communicate with a helper application
I upgraded my OSX to macOS Big Sur version 11.1. Ever since I got this problem when trying to sign in in Xcode:
at the time I had an earlier version of xcode (12.2). I upgraded to Xcode 12.3 and the ...
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Xcode generates project template that doesn't compile [migrated]
I'm on Mojave 10.14.6, and installed Xcode 11.3.1. Swift says it's version 5.1.3.
I thought this was OK according to the Xcode release notes:
"Xcode 11.3.1 requires a Mac running macOS Mojave 10....
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Connecting USB-C iPad Pro to Xcode and USB Peripheral
I am trying to connect my third generation iPad Pro to my Mac through USB to communicate with Xcode (I am aware network debugging is an option but I am looking for a wired solution) while also having ...
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How can I download my app package directly from app store connect?
I had an ios app created, which has been uploaded but not yet released on the App Store.
However, I have not been able to get hold of the original files used to create app from the developer who made ...
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Has anyone had any luck getting their Apple Watch show up in Xcode's Bluetooth Explorer?
I've tried "Show Device Discovery", "Low Energy Devices, and "Near By Devices". It's likely that it won't show up, but I was hoping someone might have had some luck.
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Imac 2009 Xcode
I'm starting Xamarin development, but I don't own a Mac to connect to Xcode to compile.
A friend is selling me a cheap Imac 2009 core 2 duo.
I have a few questions.
It will work with Xcode?
Can be ...
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How to get lldb to work on M1 Big Sur?
This is on an M1 mini, running 11.1 with an updated Xcode. (All pending updates have been applied.) SIP has not been disabled (if it can even be, on the M1).
We have a program we're using to test an ...
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Xcode 12.3 is not responding a few seconds after opening it
I updated to Xcode 12.3 on my MacBook Pro 2018 13" yesterday and face a strange problem right now.
Problem: Every time I open up Xcode, it will first work fine. However, after a few actions / ...
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Delete 32gb User Cache Files or No?
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I actively use my MacBook Pro for development, and I need to update Xcode. My Mac is starting to max out on the data that I have stored on it (512GB). I only have 19GB free.
I have ...
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Can I uninstall Xcode but keep Simulator?
I do not want Xcode, I only want Simulator. Are they different apps? Can I uninstall Xcode but keep Simulator?
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Simulator seems to be offline while it shouldn't be
I signed in in my simulator with an apple id of mine in order to be able to test my app which supports cloudkit. At first everything was working fine: I could refresh the data on a simulator and it ...
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How to make a copy of Xcode.app which is installed from App Store?
I have installed Xcode 12.2 from the App Store. (I am using Big Sur 11.0.1).
I would like to use the XVim2 plugin for Xcode. In order to use the the XVim2 plugin, the Xcode app must be re-signed with ...
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How can I install the app for iPhone to iOS Simulator on the ARM/M1 powered Macs?
I want to install my app that is built for my iPhone device to Xcode's iOS Simulator on the new ARM/M1ćbut there was a problem when I launch the App on Xcode's iOS SimulatorćHere is the system log I ...
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Spotlight has quit unexpectedly
I am running a flutter application build from the command line. I also have an ios simulator running.
I keep getting an error saying "spotlight has quit unexpectedly". Has anyone seen this ...
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Discrepancy in Xcode app file size?
I have been able to find an answer to why this is happening or how to remedy it.
[Red circles are from the Get Info window, the blue circle is from within a Finder window, and the green circle is ...
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Xcode 12 won't allow āā„ā / āā„ā shortcuts for āShow Previous Tabā / āShow Next Tabā
I am trying to customize the Xcode 12.2 keyboard shortcuts for "Show Previous Tab" and "Show Next Tab". These are the new document tabs that were introduced in Xcode 12, as opposed ...
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canāt link C++ code to .dylib in Xcode 12.2 (release build only)
I recently upgraded from Xcode 12.1 to 12.2, on macOS Catalina 10.15.7. My C++ project (which uses OpenCV) compiled without problem with Xcode 12.1. After the upgrade I get a lot of these:
ld: warning:...
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Is it possible to keep the Xcode command line tools installed on my system after macOS updates?
I don't have Xcode on my computer, but until about a year ago I'd always managed to install the command line tools simply by running
xcode-select --install
Since then this command fails with Can't ...
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Xcode upgrade and ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator [duplicate]
how could I prune ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator before xcode upgrade of obsolete simulators that I never used?
They keep accumulating and at some point I run out of space unable to upgrade xcode.
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How much space does xcode 14.2 really need?
$ df -H
Filesystem Size Used Avail Capacity iused ifree %iused Mounted on
/dev/disk1s5 251G 11G 39G 23% 488329 2447612991 0% /
and yet "you have no space to ...
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Xcode previously viewed tab
Is there a keyboard shortcut in Xcode to go to the previously viewed tab like ctrl+tab in IntelliJ? This would allow you to toggle between two tabs.
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Clean up the InstallerSandboxes directory
I have the usual problem, the disk of my macbook is full. I have tried what people say, like empty the bin, restart in safe mode but none of that works. So I've ran a perl script with sudo which adds ...
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I'm running macOS 10.12 after a factory reset, how can I upgrade to macOS 10.15 to run Xcode?
I have a Macbook Pro. It is about 3 years old. I just did a factory reset, because it was bugging out.
I am trying to install Xcode, but it says I need to have macOS 10.15 "Catalina". I ...
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Can't upgrade macports under Big Sur!
I just upgraded to big Sur and the macports upgrade instructions don't work.
I keep getting this error:
Warning: The macOS 11.0 SDK does not appear to be installed. Ports may not build correctly.
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PIP3 compile not working on Catalina
On my Mac (OSX 10.15.7) I try to install something using pip3:
pip3 install ovirt-engine-sdk-python
I get a GCC error:
gcc -Wno-unused-result -Wsign-compare -Wunreachable-code -fno-common -dynamic -...
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How to join code into one line in Xcode
Is there a way for me to quickly join my code into one line in Xcode with a keyboard shortcut or button?
For example, can I turn this
int main() {
printf("Hello Stack Exchange!\n");
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How should I update Xcode when I installed it from the app store but it hasn't updated to most recent version?
I have OS X version 11.0.1 (Big Sur), and checked to see if my Xcode were up to date. I originally installed Xcode from the app store because I'd read that if you do it that way, it updates ...
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Any way to Have Different Brightness Levels for Different Virtual Desktops
As the title mentions, I'm looking for a way to have different brightness settings for the internal virtual desktops on macOS. It seems like an odd request, but it's extremely useful for when dealing ...
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XCode/iOS/macOS compatibility & upgrading to Catalina
I'm trying to use Xcode with my iPhone and it looks like I've updated my iPhone past the point where it's compatible with the version of Xcode that I have. I made a really simple app that I just want ...
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Is installing Xcode necessary?
I installed Xcode 12.2 on my MBP. I installed it from App Store and it's 28 gb, while my Mac only has a SSD of 128gb.
I use vscode for all my c/c++ programs so is there a need for me to keep Xcode on ...
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Why is Xcode 12.2 as large as macOS Big Sur?
Just as the title says...
Xcode 12.2 is a 11.4 GB
MacOS Big Sur is a 12.18 GB
Xcode is just an application while Big Sur is a complete Operating System. How come a macOS application is as large as ...
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Command line tools and Xcode installation coexistence
I believe the following to be true, but am not sure how to confirm.
I'm running on Catalina, but also testing Big Sur.
I have the option of installing the command line tools (CLT) and/or Xcode.
If I ...
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Xcode 9 beta 403 forbidden
For an old C++ project compilation test I would need to try the first XCode 9 beta specifically: http://adcdownload.apple.com/WWDC_2017/Xcode_9_beta/Xcode_9_beta.xip
However the page returns error &...
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Xcode debugging iPhone where it is different subnet
I have a requirement where Mac and iPhone are different subnets and Xcode should be remotely connected with iPhone by its IP address.
is there any way to achieve this?
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Issue with Xcode CLI tools
I know Xcode is installed because (1) I can launch it and (2) App Store offers to update it and successfully does so.
But every time I launch it, it asks me to install the command-line tools with a ...
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Finder (and Xcode) accessing iDevices while network was off
I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my Mac.
Here are my devices:
iPad (7th generation, MW752LL/A) with iOS 14.01 (18A393)
iPad Air (MD788LL/A) with iOS 12.4.8 (16G201)
iPhone 6 Plus (...
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Why I cannot extend value column for plist files?
This is what I see and cannot extend the value column at all. Why is it so? Is it a bug or am I missing something?
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I tried to free up storage on Macbook air I had 23.11 GB Free and now 12.3GB is listed as available - What the heck?
I have been trying to download XCODE on the appstore but kept getting a message that I did not have enough disk space (although the app states it only needs 11GB to install). I spent several hours ...
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macOS compiled binary runs in build folder, but reports killed: 9 when moved to /usr/local/bin
I build a series of tools on macOS 10.15.6 using clang from Xcode 12.1. When the binaries are built, they complete the test runs from within the build folder. However, when I copy them to /usr/local/...
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Xcode command line tools install error trying to run homebrew [duplicate]
I am trying to install homebrew but cannot due to an error popping up when I try to install command line tools. The error says that they cannot be downloaded from the install server.
I already checked ...
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A website to upload my ios app that anyone can download
Hi there I am looking for a website to upload my ios app(with swift) there and get it's link so that anyone can download it through the link.
thanks for your help :)
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Is it possible to develop an iOS application for my own use without having to pay 99$/year?
TL;DR How can I have a permanent profile for my Xcode-developped app on my own iPhone so that I could use it without having to rebuild it from Xcode every 6 days, likely by issuing myself the needed ...
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Bluetooth Explorer removed from Xcode Tools in 12.x?
Apple's Additonal Tools for Xcode package includes a great set of tools that are useful even for non-developers. One of these is Bluetooth Explorer, which, among other things, can help enable the ...
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How do I find and kill an application which keeps restarting?
I am writing an application in Swift and I have attempted to allow it to launch at login by following a number of tutorials. This involves creating a launcher application and enabling it using ...
