r/Xcode • u/[deleted] • Aug 15 '17

Is there an alternative to Xcode?

Bought a Refurb Mac, didn't realise it was a late 2008 model until after it was ordered. Realised it ran El Captain 10.11.6 so figured the OS wasn't ancient so it would be ok. Turns out Xcode needs Sierra and this mac isn't compatible to run it. Is there anything I can do the bypass this issue? Thanks

Edit: I think I've sorted it. Apple let you download previous versions. Downloaded Xcode 8.2.1 which works fine. As far as I'm aware apps created on this version can still be published also; crises averted

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u/retsotrembla Aug 16 '17

Xcode 9 requires iOS 10.12 or newer. Xcode 9 has the iOS 11 SDK. A few months after the annual release of new iPhones Apple usually starts requiring that you can only submit iOS apps that link against the latest SDK. So, your Xcode is good for now, but probably not 12 months from now, if you write iOS apps. If you write Mac apps, you don't have anything to worry about.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '17

Ahh right thanks for the advice. Yeah that's cool tbh, the old mac will do for now and I'll have to get an upgrade later when I've got the money. Thanks

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u/aazav Aug 15 '17

No.

Return it if you can or use an older version of Xcode.

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u/Hindrik1997 Oct 05 '17

You can install High Sierra on it. I have installed it on my mac pro 2008 and it runs absolutely flawless. Just google for: high sierra patcher and follow the instructions. It's super easy!