Xcode is a complete developer toolset for creating apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Xcode brings user interface design, coding, testing, debugging, and submitting to the App Store into a unified workflow.
How To Install Macos 10.15
Downloading and updating Xcode
Information about macOS 10.15 Some users updating to 10.15 have found their DisplayLink devices have stopped working. 5.2 software is designed to run on Mac OS 10.15, but the OS can disable our kernel extension during the update.
The current release of Xcode is available as a free download from the Mac App Store. The Mac App Store will notify you when an update is available or you can have macOS update automatically as it becomes available.
The latest beta version and previous versions of Xcode can be downloaded from the Downloads page. To download Xcode, simply sign in with your Apple ID.Apple Developer Program membership is not required.
Using Xcode
Get step-by-step guidance on how to use Xcode to build, test, and submit apps to the App Store.
Submitting apps to the App Store using Xcode
Install older OS X onto an external drive. The following method allows you to download Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks. Start your Mac holding down Command + R. Prepare a clean external drive (at least 10 GB of storage). Within OS X Utilities, choose Reinstall OS X. Select external drive as a source. Enter your Apple ID. Click on the macOS tab. Log in with your developer account if prompted to do so. Scroll down and click on the Install Profile button for macOS Catalina 10.15. The file will automatically download to your Mac. Open your Downloads window and select macOS Catalina Developer Beta Access Utility. Catalina is the latest build of Apple’s Mac operating system, version 10.15. Released in October 2019, it’s packed with plenty of new features Mac owners should love, like spreading cloud. Version 10.15.7: Resolves an issue where macOS would not automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks. Fixes an issue that could prevent files syncing through iCloud Drive. Addresses a graphic issue that may occur on iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) with Radeon Pro 5700 XT.
Xcode provides an integrated workflow for Apple Developer Program members to prepare and submit apps to the App Store. Use the latest version of Xcode available on the Mac App Store to submit your apps or, when available, the latest Release Candidate from the Downloads page.
Don't submit apps built using beta software, as beta versions of Xcode, Operating Systems, and SDKs are for development and testing only.
Learning about changes to Xcode
To learn about the latest features and capabilities in Xcode, see What’s New in Xcode. For update details in the latest released versions, including each beta release, see the Xcode Release Notes.
Minimum requirements and supported SDKs
| Xcode Version | Minimum OS Required | SDK | Architecture | Deployment Targets | Simulator | Swift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcode 13 beta | macOS Big Sur 11.3 | iOS 15 macOS 12 tvOS 15 watchOS 8 DriverKit 21 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-15 iPadOS 13-15 macOS 10.9-12 tvOS 9-15 watchOS 2-8 DriverKit 19-21 | iOS 10.3.1-15 tvOS 10.2-15 watchOS 3.2-8 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.5 |
| Xcode 12.5.1 | macOS Big Sur 11 | iOS 14.5 macOS 11.3 tvOS 14.5 watchOS 7.4 DriverKit 20.4 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.7 iPadOS 13-14.7 macOS 10.9-11.5 tvOS 9-14.7 watchOS 2-7.6 DriverKit 19-20.4 | iOS 10.3.1-14.5 tvOS 10.2-14.5 watchOS 3.2-7.4 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.4 |
| Xcode 12.5 | macOS Big Sur 11 | iOS 14.5 macOS 11.3 tvOS 14.5 watchOS 7.4 DriverKit 20.4 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.6 iPadOS 13-14.6 macOS 10.9-11.4 tvOS 9-14.6 watchOS 2-7.5 DriverKit 19-20.4 | iOS 10.3.1-14.5 tvOS 10.2-14.5 watchOS 3.2-7.4 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.4 |
| Xcode 12.4 | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 (Intel-based Mac) macOS Big Sur 11 (Apple silicon Mac) | iOS 14.4 macOS 11.1 tvOS 14.3 watchOS 7.2 DriverKit 20.2 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.4 iPadOS 13-14.4 macOS 10.9-11.1 tvOS 9-14.3 watchOS 2-7.2 DriverKit 19-20.2 | iOS 10.3.1-14.4 tvOS 10.2-14.3 watchOS 3.2-7.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.3 |
| Xcode 12.3 | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 (Intel-based Mac) macOS Big Sur 11 (Apple silicon Mac) | iOS 14.3 macOS 11.1 tvOS 14.3 watchOS 7.2 DriverKit 20.2 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.3 iPadOS 13-14.3 macOS 10.9-11.1 tvOS 9-14.3 watchOS 2-7.2 DriverKit 19-20.2 | iOS 10.3.1-14.3 tvOS 10.2-14.3 watchOS 3.2-7.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.3 |
| Xcode 12.2 | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 (Intel-based Mac) macOS Big Sur 11 (Apple silicon Mac) | iOS 14.2 macOS 11 tvOS 14.2 watchOS 7.1 DriverKit 20 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.2 iPadOS 13-14.2 macOS 10.9-11 tvOS 9-14.2 watchOS 2-7.1 DriverKit 19-20 | iOS 10.3.1-14.2 tvOS 10.2-14.2 watchOS 3.2-7.1 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.3 |
| Xcode 12.1 | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 (Intel-based Mac) macOS Big Sur 11 (Apple silicon Mac) | iOS 14.1 macOS 10.15.6 tvOS 14 watchOS 7 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14.1 iPadOS 13-14.1 macOS 10.9-11 tvOS 9-14 watchOS 2-7 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-14.1 tvOS 10.2-14 watchOS 2-7 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.3 |
| Xcode 12 | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 (Intel-based Mac) | iOS 14 macOS 10.15.6 tvOS 14 watchOS 7 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 9-14 iPadOS 13-14 macOS 10.6-10.15.6 tvOS 9-14 watchOS 2-7 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-14 tvOS 10.2-14 watchOS 3.2-7 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.3 |
| Xcode 11.7 | macOS Catalina 10.15.2 | iOS 13.7 macOS 10.15.6 tvOS 13.4 watchOS 6.2 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.7 iPadOS 13-13.7 macOS 10.6-10.15.6 tvOS 9-13.4 watchOS 2-6.2 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.7 tvOS 10.2-13.4 watchOS 3.2-6.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.2 |
| Xcode 11.6 | macOS Catalina 10.15.2 | iOS 13.6 macOS 10.15.6 tvOS 13.4 watchOS 6.2 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.6 iPadOS 13-13.6 macOS 10.6-10.5.6 tvOS 9-13.4 watchOS 2-6.2 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.6 tvOS 10.2-13.4 watchOS 3.2-6.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.2 |
| Xcode 11.5 | macOS Catalina 10.15.2 | iOS 13.5 macOS 10.15.4 tvOS 13.4 watchOS 6.2 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.5 iPadOS 13-13.5 macOS 10.6-10.15.4 tvOS 9-13.4 watchOS 2-6.2 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.5 tvOS 10.2-13.4 watchOS 3.2-6.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.2 |
| Xcode 11.4.x | macOS Catalina 10.15.2 | iOS 13.4 macOS 10.15.4 tvOS 13.4 watchOS 6.2 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.4.x iPadOS 13-13.4.x macOS 10.6-10.15.4 tvOS 9-13.4 watchOS 2-6.2 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.4.x tvOS 10.2-13.4 watchOS 3.2-6.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.2 |
| Xcode 11.3.x | macOS Mojave 10.14.4 | iOS 13.3 macOS 10.15.2 tvOS 13.3 watchOS 6.1.1 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.3 iPadOS 13-13.3 macOS 10.6-10.15.2 tvOS 9-13.3 watchOS 2-6.1.1 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.3 tvOS 10.2-13.3 watchOS 3.2-6.1.1 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.1 |
| Xcode 11.2.x | macOS Mojave 10.14.4 | iOS 13.2 macOS 10.15.1 tvOS 13.2 watchOS 6.1 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.2.x iPadOS 13-13.2.x macOS 10.6-10.15.1 tvOS 9-13.2 watchOS 2-6.1 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.2.x tvOS 10.2-13.2 watchOS 3.2-6.1 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.1 |
| Xcode 11.1 | macOS Mojave 10.14.4 | iOS 13.1 macOS 10.15 tvOS 13 watchOS 6 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13.1 iPadOS 13-13.1 macOS 10.6-10.15 tvOS 9-13 watchOS 2-6 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13.1 tvOS 10.2-13 watchOS 3.2-6 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.1 |
| Xcode 11 | macOS Mojave 10.14.4 | iOS 13 macOS 10.15 tvOS 13 watchOS 6 DriverKit 19 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-13 iPadOS 13-13 macOS 10.6-10.15 tvOS 9-13 watchOS 2-6 DriverKit 19 | iOS 10.3.1-13 tvOS 10.2-13 watchOS 3.2-6 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5.1 |
| Xcode 10.3 | macOS Mojave 10.14.3 | iOS 12.4 macOS 10.14.6 tvOS 12.4 watchOS 5.3 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-12.4 macOS 10.6-10.14.6 tvOS 9-12.4 watchOS 2-5.3 | iOS 10.3.1-12.4 tvOS 10.2-12.4 watchOS 3.2-5.3 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5 |
| Xcode 10.2x | macOS Mojave 10.14.3 | iOS 12.2 macOS 10.14.4 tvOS 12.2 watchOS 5.2 | x86_64 armv7 armv7s arm64 arm64e | iOS 8-12.2 macOS 10.6-10.14.4 tvOS 9-12.2 watchOS 2-5.2 | iOS 8.1-12.2 tvOS 9-12.2 watchOS 2-5.2 | Swift 4 Swift 4.2 Swift 5 |
Legend
Minimum OS Required: The version of macOS required to install this version of Xcode.
SDK: The version of SDKs included in this version of Xcode.
Architecture: The architectures supported for development by this version of Xcode.
How To Download Macos 10.15
OS: The iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS versions supported by this version of Xcode for developing, installing, and debugging applications.
Simulator: Versions of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS simulators supported for development by this version of Xcode.
Swift: Version of Swift supported for development by this version of Xcode.
Providing feedback and reporting bugs
Your feedback goes a long way toward making Xcode even better. With Feedback Assistant, you can report issues or request enhancements to APIs and tools. Provide detailed information about issues, including your system and developer tool versions, and any relevant crash logs or console messages. To ask questions and find answers from Apple engineers and other developers, visit the Apple Developer Forums.
Invalid private key and certificate pairing
If you receive an error message saying, 'Xcode could not find a valid private-key/certificate pair for this profile in your keychain,” the Keychain Access application on your Mac is missing either the public or private key for the certificate you’re using to sign your app.
This often happens when you're trying to sign and build your app from a different Mac than the one you originally used to request your code signing certificate. It can also happen if your certificate has expired or has been revoked. Ensure that your app’s provisioning profile contains a valid code signing certificate, and that the Keychain Access application on your Mac contains that certificate, the private key originally used to generate that certificate, and the WWDR Intermediate Certificate.
For instructions on how to resolve this and other code signing errors, review the Code Signing Support page.
Apple security updates
For information on the security content of Xcode updates, visit the Apple security updates page.