Use Xcode 8 with iOS 11

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I want to use Xcode 8 with iOS 11.

should I upgrade my Xcode. However, my code can't be built by the new compiler, so I want to stay with Xcode 8.

How can I achieve that?

Apple revealed several new iOS 11 features at WWDC 2017.

@holex Why down voted me could you tell me please . i want xcode 8 for iOS 11 — Nazmul Hasan, Jun 29 '17 at 15:54
Just so you know, that setting means: whats the minimum OS version. You are saying: this app runs on 10.1 and higher. (At this same time, you really should use Xcode 9 for the iOS11 simulator) — benc, Sep 26 '17 at 18:48
Can someone please upload his DeviceSupport folder for iOS 11 on Google drive and share the link? — Ali Nadalizadeh, Sep 27 '17 at 18:48
not run iOS 11 simulator Xcode 8.2.1 any idea without Xcode 9.2 install run iOS 11 simulator working... — Ramani Hitesh, Nov 01 '17 at 09:03

score 63 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 13 '17 at 19:14

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As of now this is only for Debugging on iOS device, not Simulator

Xcode 8 could not support unless you have the DeviceSupport folder for the iOS 11 version.

You can download a Xcode 9 beta (latest Xcode 9) or get an DeviceSupport folder from other user.
Simply copy it to your folder or create an symbolic link

sudo ln -s /Applications/Xcode-beta.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/11.0\ \(15A372\) /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/11.0

reference: Use Xcode 7 with iOS 10

edited Dec 13 '17 at 19:14

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answered Jun 06 '17 at 06:44

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Note that this will only allow you to debug your code running on an iOS 11 device in Xcode 8. It will not allow Xcode 8's iOS Simulator to run iOS 11. So you'll need to have a physical device running iOS 11 for this. – Brian Kendig Jul 25 '17 at 20:16
Thanks! Nice trick. This worked for me. The command line tools selection of the other answer didn't work. – Juan Sagasti Aug 15 '17 at 10:59
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It seems not be working with Xcode 9 beta 6 and iOS 11 (15A5361a) :/ – ricardopereira Aug 24 '17 at 15:19
make sure you copy the correct folder which has DeveloperDiskImage.dmg file – Ali Nov 08 '17 at 18:38
I had to use it with https://stackoverflow.com/a/44484076/849616 to make everything work with Xcode 9.4 and Xcode 8.3.3. – Nat Jun 15 '18 at 10:58

score 60 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 12 '18 at 18:56

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Check this out: As of now this is only for Debugging on iOS device not Simulator

Download the SDK from Apple
Copy this iOS 11.0 image file to: /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/
Restart Xcode.

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answered Jun 08 '17 at 04:40

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I don't think it's a great idea to host this image file. The file is freely available to download via xCode11. In addition, this image can and will update regularly. – ajmccall Jul 19 '17 at 13:04
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The second link looks like a phishing website :/ – Tejas K Oct 06 '17 at 05:35
2nd link is redirecting to fake fb page, not work bro – Sumit Oct 06 '17 at 09:12
Sorry guys. I just update the link. Thanks for your feedbacks. – Sour LeangChhean Oct 08 '17 at 12:31
any idea without install Xcode 9 beta run iOS device .... any one this solution find ask me ... – Ramani Hitesh Nov 02 '17 at 11:43
Copied iOS 11.1 folder from Xcode 9.1 Package Contents, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1443wlYRC4JwGEhe9bd0mefocAY9Zx2s2/view?usp=sharing – Mujeeb Nov 14 '17 at 10:36
I also want 11.2 @mramosch did you got it ? – Ashish Karpe Dec 01 '17 at 07:57
@AshishKarpe you can go to this link: https://stackoverflow.com/a/41928402/4935811 – Sour LeangChhean Dec 01 '17 at 14:49
@AshishKarpe - Rajan was so kind to upload it for us! You can find it here in the accepted answer:stackoverflow.com/questions/39864771/… – mramosch Dec 02 '17 at 23:18
Can anyone share the 11.2.5? – Caslu Apr 08 '18 at 13:27
@SourLeangChhean did you have ios 12 simulator ? – Himanshu Moradiya Oct 17 '18 at 03:56
@SourLeangChhean can you upload it into your drive (google , Dropbox) and share it with me and other developers ? – Himanshu Moradiya Oct 18 '18 at 04:14
You can download the older versions of XCode here: https://developer.apple.com/download/more/ – Matt Harley Dec 11 '18 at 02:51

score 7 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 21 '17 at 23:10

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I did this and it's fine, I still work both on comercial app using Xcode 8 + Swift 3 and exploring Xcode 9 beta with Swift 4. Just download the Xcode 9 and, inside Xcode 8 preferences, set the Command Line Tools to use the 9.0.

answered Jun 21 '17 at 23:10

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Tried that on beta 6 and it just didn't work for me, I got the same error. – Eugene Aug 27 '17 at 18:48

score 5 · Answer 4 · edited Aug 31 '17 at 18:20

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I preferred to copy ALL the folder:

/Volumes/**HighSierra**/Applications/Xcode-**beta.app**/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/11.0\ \(15A5278f\)

to:

 /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/**11**

I can confirm I can run on my iPhone 7 with iOS 11

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answered Jun 06 '17 at 19:50

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This also works with Xcode 9.1(iOS 11.1). Just restart Xcode 8.3.3 after copying files. – zuziaka Dec 02 '17 at 11:08

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