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iOS Swift Basics An Introduction to Swift Programming An Introduction to Xcode

Posted by Jon Groves
Jon Groves
171 Points

How can I download Xcode? I am running 10.12.6 and the app store says I need a newer operating system.

I can't download XCode to even being learning swift. Is there anything I can do about this? What steps do I need to take in order to be able to get Xcode?

3 Answers

Juan Pablo Lazcano
Juan Pablo Lazcano
11,267 Points
Juan Pablo Lazcano
Juan Pablo Lazcano
11,267 Points

Xcode need a modern version of macOS, sorry but you need to update your mac in order to use Xcode, there`s no other answer to this problem

Yahya Lam
Yahya Lam
855 Points
Yahya Lam
Yahya Lam
855 Points

You can download an older version of Xcode on the Apple Website. Use the link from the answer above.

Christopher Mosera
Christopher Mosera
366 Points
Christopher Mosera
Christopher Mosera
366 Points

I don't think the answer from Juan Pablo Lazcano is correct. I had the same issue and If you can't install it from within Apple App Store, visit Apple Developer (https://developer.apple.com/download/more/) and download the app there. An Apple ID is required.

Xcode is provided as xip file (signed zip). You can simply unzip it by using Archives.app (i.e. with a double-click).