Support for iOS 14.7 in XCode 12

Hey Apple,

Why the hell didn't you add support for the iOS 14.7 in XCode 12?

When I connected my iPhone and iPad to my Macbook to run the app I develop, I was suggested to upgrade them to the new iOS version, 14.7.1. Then, I discovered, that XCode 12 I have does not support both of my devices. Thank you, Apple.

Now, what can I do to test my app on my iPhone and iPad?

Mike

BTW, I have XCode 12.4 installed, and there is a newer version 12.5.1, but the AppStore claims I have the newest one.

Answered by Claude31 in 688074022

The forum is a developers' forum, not a communication channel to Apple.

Why the hell didn't you add support for the iOS 14.7 in XCode 12?

They did it, in Xcode 12.5. When 12.4 was released, iOS 14.7 was not…

You need a more recent Xcode, 12.5 at least. Note that this requires a Mac running macOS Big Sur 11 or later. That's why AppStore claims you have the newest one: that's the latest you can install with this version of MacOS.

As a conclusion, you need to keep your iOS devices and Mac enough in sync:

  • update to BigSur. Most recent is 11.6
  • update to Xcode 13 RC

That's about 25 GB to download, so be patient.

Accepted Answer

The forum is a developers' forum, not a communication channel to Apple.

Why the hell didn't you add support for the iOS 14.7 in XCode 12?

They did it, in Xcode 12.5. When 12.4 was released, iOS 14.7 was not…

You need a more recent Xcode, 12.5 at least. Note that this requires a Mac running macOS Big Sur 11 or later. That's why AppStore claims you have the newest one: that's the latest you can install with this version of MacOS.

As a conclusion, you need to keep your iOS devices and Mac enough in sync:

  • update to BigSur. Most recent is 11.6
  • update to Xcode 13 RC

That's about 25 GB to download, so be patient.

@Claude31 Thanks for the answer even if this is not the proper place for the question aimed at Apple. Unfortunately, for some reason, my company asked us not to upgrade to Big Sur...

Support for iOS 14.7 in XCode 12
 
 
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