iosxcode8
I'm running into compatibility issues for some external frameworks I'm using in my project. Is there a way to change the Base SDK on Xcode 8? Currently in the project settings only show me the Latest SDK.
I've tried copying the older SDK from another version of Xcode to here but it didn't work:
/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/Developer/SDKs/
If using Xcode 4.2 or higher, try the following:
Click your Project name (in the left column), followed by the Target:
Click the 'Build Settings' tab (in the right column):
Click the 'Release' or 'Distribution' row under 'Architectures', and choose 'Other...':
Double click the highlighted row named '$(ARCHS_STANDARD_32_BIT)' in the popover that appears, and replace it by typing 'armv6'. Then add a new row with the plus button in the bottom left of the popover, and type 'armv7', then click Done:
Update: you should add armv7s to target the iPhone 5 as well. (And drop armv6 if building with Xcode 4.5 or higher, which no longer supports armv6.)
That's it. You should now be able to build/archive without generating errors.
If it still doesn't work, see this answer from justinxreese, which suggests adding entries for armv6 and armv7 under "Required Device Capabilities" in your info.plist file.
That is a confirmed bug of the iOS SDK 5 / Simulator - happens as soon as the simulator tries to play sound (from a movie or any other sound source). Do not worry though, it won't be a problem on the actual device.
You mentioned actual reports of users having trouble using your App - those problems are not related / connected to the issue you have posted above.
This issue is filed by Apple under Bug ID# 10555404. I did file a report myself which has finally been identified as a dupe of the mentioned bug id.
The issue currently persists up until and including Xcode Version 4.4.1 (4F1003), iOS SDK 5.1.
Update
This issue is finally fixed within Xcode Version 4.5 (4G182), iOS SDK 6.0.
Note
The issue persists even in Xcode Version 4.5 when used in conjunction with the iOS 5.1 (or lower) simulator.
Best Answer
Starting with Xcode 7.3, in addition to copying in the SDK, you must also edit a certain Info.plist file, as described here for macOS in the post by agx. It looks like there is a similar file for iOS, at
Try changing the value of MinimumSDKVersion in there from 10.0 to whatever SDK version you want.
I've not tried this with iOS, but, using this workaround, I was just able to build a macOS target with macOS 10.6 using Xcode 8.0 (8A218a) (the "GM").
UPDATE
The hack described above stopped working for me in Xcode 9. If you want to use Xcode 9+, see my more recent answer dated Nov 22, 2017.