two Xcode version

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Viked OP

Created Mar ’18

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Is it possible to have two xcode version on mac in high sierra, if yes how? ,Thanx in advance.

Answered by KMT in 297357022

Are you asking about two release versions, such as Xcode 9.x and Xcode 8.x, or one release version and one beta? The current Xcode 9 beta release notes say this about that "Xcode 9.3 beta 3 can coexist with previous versions of Xcode."

So, yes, two versions can co-exist. Just be sure the release version is installed to /Applications and not renamed. Older versions should be renamed. Beta's will have their own name. I'd not run both at the same time.

Keep in mind that they all will use one/the same preferences plist, so what was opened in one Xcode will be shown in another. In some cases, using a newer Xcode can result in changes to a project that result in an older version complaining. Be careful and always have backup of your projects. Practice with a trivial project first to become familiar with any side effects.

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KMT OP

Mar ’18

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Are you asking about two release versions, such as Xcode 9.x and Xcode 8.x, or one release version and one beta? The current Xcode 9 beta release notes say this about that "Xcode 9.3 beta 3 can coexist with previous versions of Xcode."

So, yes, two versions can co-exist. Just be sure the release version is installed to /Applications and not renamed. Older versions should be renamed. Beta's will have their own name. I'd not run both at the same time.

Keep in mind that they all will use one/the same preferences plist, so what was opened in one Xcode will be shown in another. In some cases, using a newer Xcode can result in changes to a project that result in an older version complaining. Be careful and always have backup of your projects. Practice with a trivial project first to become familiar with any side effects.

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