iPhone with iOS 6 and Xcode 4.2 issue

Asked 27/9, 2012 at 12:32 Answered 26/3, 2013 at 5:55

I have upgraded my iPhone to iOS 6, however I am currently on Xcode 4.2 (on Snow Leopard). Now I am getting this error message:

The version of iOS on “xxx xxx” does not match any of the versions of iOS supported for development with this installation of the iOS SDK. Please restore the device to a version of the iOS listed below, or update to the latest version of the iOS.

Is it possible to restore my iPhone to older version say 5.1 or some how make my Xcode to support/recognize iOS6?

Den answered 27/9, 2012 at 12:32 Comment(0)

I followed the following steps, to resolve my issue by making Xcode to support iOS 6:

1.First download Xcode 4.5 .dmg file from Here (You would need developer account).

2.Then mount this image and use "Show Package Contents" from context menu.

3.Then copy the following folder

Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport/6.1 (10A403)

to your mac's following folder (This path may differ from mac to mac based on its version. On Snow Leopard you may find the Developer folder in Finder under PLACES section, and probably on Lion, you have to right click the Xcode.app and have to use Show Package Contents):

Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/DeviceSupport

4.Similarly copy the iOS 6 SDK folder from following directory:

Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/Developer/SDKs/iPhoneOS6.0.sdk

to your mac's following folder

Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform/Developer/SDKs

5.Also copy version.plist from Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform folder to your mac's Developer/Platforms/iPhoneOS.platform folder.

6.Re-start Xcode and re-connect the device(s).

Bingo !! now Xcode ~~supports~~ recognizes iOS6 device(s) and even I am able to run and debug my app (built for older SDKs) on my iPhone with iOS6 (I am not sure about iPhone 6.0 simulator though).

However, answer to How to restore iPhone to older version say 5.1 is still pending.

Den answered 27/9, 2012 at 12:53 Comment(5)

Excellent information. Same technique worked out for Xcode 4.6 to recognize iOS 7.0.2 device – Appetitive 28/9, 2013 at 14:8

i have tried this technique for ios 7 but i am getting Command /Developer/Platforms/iPhoneSimulator.platform/Developer/usr/bin/clang failed with exit code 1 error dont know why please help me out. – Daw 7/1, 2014 at 11:32

@CrazyProggrammer, I have not tried the approach for iOS 7, I moved to Xcode 5. However I believe this should work. have you followed the procedure for simulator files ? Using this approach, I doubt one would be able to run iOS 7 simulator(s). – Den 10/1, 2014 at 7:53

now its working i have also added simulator SDK thats why i am getting this issue. now its perfectly working on my device. thanks. – Daw 10/1, 2014 at 11:41

many thanks! adding ios6 sdk to xcode4.2 (macmini1,1 - 10.6.8) finally allowed me to submit appication to apple Appstore! – Liss 31/1, 2014 at 11:32

You cant debug iO6 device in Xcode 4.2. iO6 device debugs only in Xcode 4.5 (latest one). And most importent for installing Xcode 4.5, in your machine must have at least Lion Operating System.For efficiently debugging of iOS device, You must upgrade your OS.

Animadversion answered 27/9, 2012 at 13:21 Comment(1)

But I am able to debug my app (previously build for iOS 5.1) on my iPhone (with iOS 6) in my Xcode 4.2 after following my answer. – Den 27/9, 2012 at 13:28

I had the exactly same problem !

Downgrading iOS 6 in your iPhone is not officially supported by Apple anymore :

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4533316?start=0&tstart=0

What works for me was to install Lion in an external HD USB, upgrade Xcode to the latest version and upgrade the Provisioning Profiles in my Apple Developer account for this environment.

Mucus answered 26/3, 2013 at 5:55 Comment(0)

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Upgrade to Xcode 4.5 (and OSX mountain lion). No previous version of Xcode supports iOS 6. You can also check if you can restore your phone using a previous version of iOS by getting the .ipsw file and option-clicking on "restore" button when selecting your device on iTunes.

Succuss answered 27/9, 2012 at 12:40 Comment(3)

I am not able to upgrade to Xcode 4.5 due to mac's old version. – Den 27/9, 2012 at 12:54

I also tried to restore my iPhone to version 5.1.1 using .ipsw method, but no success. Error shown was "This .ipsw file is not compatible". – Den 27/9, 2012 at 12:56

You should reconsider your statement No previous version of Xcode supports iOS 6. For reference see my answer. – Den 27/9, 2012 at 13:7

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