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Delphi 10.4 with MacOS - lowest version of MacOS and XCode possible?


I have Delphi 10.4.

Due to Mac hardware constraint, I can only install MacOS High Sierra. What XCode version do I need to install to allow Delphi to compile iOS apps? XCode is a multi-GB download so I'm hoping I can get some tips on versions without pulling my hair out with different XCode/SDK versions.

Thanks for any tips.


Solution

  • According to the 10.4 requirements:

    http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/Sydney/en/Installation_Notes

    macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, Xcode 10.12 or later. I suggest not using Xcode 12 though (just yet), and you won't be able to install that on High Sierra anyway.

    If you wish to deploy iOS apps to the App Store, you're going to be out of luck, because they require you target the iOS 13 SDK, which requires Xcode 11 or later, which requires macOS 10.14.3 or later.

    Bottom line: if you want to target the App Store, stay close to current with everything. If you're considering Android and its Play Store, the same will apply