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I currently use xcode version 8.2.1. I would like to update it to the latest version or at least to a version that is supported by iOS 10.3.2.

The app store doesn't show any available update for my xode and when I try to update it on the terminal, I get a message saying that I am at the latest version. I'm guessing this is because I am using the latest version of xcode8.2 or something?

I have seen this and it says I need to reinstall my xcode. So, could I update my existing xcode without having to install another version?

rowana
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App store is the only source to updating (through Commandline or directly) Xcode or others apps.If store itself no updation of app.Then probably have to wait for it instead of installing another version from Apple download section.

Yes.Sometimes it happens to me.App store not showing new version of Xcode in Updates Tab.So i m going directly to search Xcode.

My current Xcode version is Xcode 8.3.3 But App store shows only stable version as latest version (currently Xcode 8.3.3) If you wanna more latest beta version product You can get from below From Apple Downloads section

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i checked via command line also using below command But the result is same. softwareupdate --list to see what's available.

Result :

Apples-Mac-mini:~ apple$ softwareupdate --list
Software Update Tool

Finding available software
Software Update found the following new or updated software:
   * macOS Sierra Update-10.12.5
    macOS Sierra Update (10.12.5), 873261K [recommended] [restart]
   * RemoteDesktopClient-3.9.3
    Remote Desktop Client Update (3.9.3), 8587K [recommended]
   * iTunesXPatch-12.6.1
    iTunes (12.6.1), 179760K [recommended]
Apples-Mac-mini:~ apple$

You can updated Xcode or other software if it's available using below command

softwareupdate --install <product name>

You can get more comments from here Software update tool

Dharma
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  • Thanks for the answer, but command line doesn't show an available update for xcode. I do have a macOS update available, but I am on 10.12, which does support a higher version of xcode. I am happy to work with a stable release and am not exactly looking for a beta release as such. I'm just looking for a way to update it, instead of installing another version. – rowana Jun 22 '17 at 12:40
  • Yes i understood your point.. the way to update Xcode is only source from App store (either you installing from app store directly or commandline).If app store itself no updation then have to wait for it. – Dharma Jun 22 '17 at 12:45
  • Oh, Okay... Thanks! – rowana Jun 22 '17 at 12:46
  • of course you aware of that even you try to install beta or updating version from Apple Downloads section.It will install separately it wont override existing version.So what i'm thinking app store itself before installing new one it could delete previous one. – Dharma Jun 22 '17 at 12:51
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App-store is the only way to update the Xcode to the latest one.

First, make sure that you are running on the required version of OSX (macOS 10.12 or later) to support the version of Xcode 8.3.3.

If you are on the required version of OSX and the App-store not showing any updates, that should be a bug with the App-store app. Reinstall is the only option in this case.

Note:

The Xcode update (to 8.3.3) will take almost 4.5 GB of data

Direct Xcode 8.3.3 download will take exact 4.54 GB of data

So, I really not seeing any differences in both except the way of downloading.

Shamsudheen TK
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    Thanks @Shamsudheen. I was of the opinion that the xcode update wouldn't be that bulky since it would be an update and not a fresh install. Are you sure the update from 8.2.1 to 8.3.3 would be 4.5 Gigs? – rowana Jun 22 '17 at 12:41
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    Yeah, I thought the same earlier days. I updated OSX and Xcode just before two days and the Xcode update was more than 4.5 GB. Then, I read about the Appstore update process and understood that, almost all apps downloaded from the Apps Store are full (self-containing) updates or upgrades. They completely replace the updated app. https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/213291/why-are-updates-so-extremely-large – Shamsudheen TK Jun 22 '17 at 14:54
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Just login to your Apple developer account and in download section download the latest Xcode and install it. Then from now whenever the new Xcode will available you'll get notify for an update.

OR check here

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