Xcode Releases
Xcode is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) enabling users to craft apps for macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS within a unified environment. For those venturing into iOS app development destined for the App Store, adhering to best practices necessitates leveraging the latest iteration of Xcode, providing access to the most current Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS. Conversely, when embarking on the creation of jailbreak tweaks, opting for an older version of Xcode proves advantageous.
When compiling a theos tweak, it's often necessary to downgrade Xcode to an earlier version that provides compatibility with an older iOS SDK required for the tweak. Attempting to compile the tweak with the latest iOS 17 SDK typically results in errors. Similarly, using an outdated SDK may also lead to errors. It's crucial to find the right balance by matching the Xcode version with an iOS SDK version that suits the tweak's requirements.
For instance, consider libSandy, a robust library essential for securely extending the sandbox of system processes and user applications, a necessity for tweaks like Flora. Compiling libSandy mandates the use of Xcode 14.2, which was released in 2022 and supports the iOS 16.2 SDK. Attempting to build the project with a different Xcode version inevitably results in failure.
Below is a comprehensive list of popular Xcode releases suitable for compiling jailbreak tweaks compatible with iOS 12 through iOS 17. Please note that all download links for Xcode are hosted on Apple servers, and you will need to log in with your Apple ID to proceed with the download.
Xcode Releases are conveniently available for download as XIP archives. While you can extract them using the built-in Archive Utility on your macOS, a more efficient method is to employ a terminal command. Once extracted the app should be, renamed, and next moved to the /Applications folder. Use the xcode-select -switch command to use the old SDK.
xip -x Xcode_14.3.1.xip
mv Xcode.app Xcode_14.3.1.app
mv /path/to/Xcode_14.3.1.app /Applications/
sudo xcode-select -switch /Applications/Xcode_14.3.1.app/Contents/Developer
Download Xcode Releases
| Version | Requires | SDKs | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcode 15.3 | macOS 14.0+ |
SDK iOS 17.4 (21E210) |
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| Xcode 15.2 | macOS 13.5+ |
SDK iOS 17.2 (21C52) |
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| Xcode 15.1 | macOS 13.5+ |
SDK iOS 17.2 (21C52) |
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| Xcode 15.0.1 | macOS 13.5+ |
SDK iOS 17.0 (21A326) |
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| Xcode 15.0 | macOS 13.5+ |
SDK iOS 17.0 (21A325) |
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| Xcode 14.3.1 | macOS 13.0+ |
SDK iOS 16.4 (20E238) |
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| Xcode 14.3 | macOS 13.0+ |
SDK iOS 16.4 (20E238) |
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| Xcode 14.2 | macOS 12.5+ |
SDK iOS 16.2 (20C52) |
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| Xcode 14.1 | macOS 12.5+ |
SDK iOS 16.1 (20B71) |
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| Xcode 14.0.1 | macOS 12.5+ |
SDK iOS 16.0 (20A360) |
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| Xcode 14.0 | macOS 12.5+ |
SDK iOS 16.0 (20A360) |
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| Xcode 13.4.1 | macOS 12.0+ |
SDK iOS 15.5 (19F64) |
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| Xcode 13.4 | macOS 12.0+ |
SDK iOS 15.5 (19F64) |
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| Xcode 13.3.1 | macOS 12.0+ |
SDK iOS 15.4 (19E239) |
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| Xcode 13.3 | macOS 12.0+ |
SDK iOS 15.4 (19E239) |
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| Xcode 13.2.1 | macOS 11.3+ |
SDK iOS 15.2 (19C51) |
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| Xcode 13.2 | macOS 11.3+ |
SDK iOS 15.2 (19C51) |
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| Xcode 13.1 | macOS 11.3+ |
SDK iOS 15.0 (19A339) |
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| Xcode 13.0 | macOS 11.3+ |
SDK iOS 15.0 (19A339) |
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| Xcode 12.5.1 | macOS 11.0+ |
SDK iOS 14.5 (18E182) |
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| Xcode 12.5 | macOS 11.0+ |
SDK iOS 14.5 (18E182) |
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| Xcode 12.4 | macOS 10.15.4+ |
SDK iOS 14.4 (18D46) |
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| Xcode 12.3 | macOS 10.15.4+ |
SDK iOS 14.3 (18C61) |
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| Xcode 12.2 | macOS 10.15.4+ |
SDK iOS 14.2 (18B79) |
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| Xcode 12.0.1 | macOS 10.15.4+ |
SDK iOS 14.0 (18A390) |
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| Xcode 12.0 | macOS 10.15.4+ |
SDK iOS 14.0 (18A390) |
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| Xcode 11.7 | macOS 10.15.2+ |
SDK iOS 13.7 (17H22) |
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| Xcode 11.6 | macOS 10.15.2+ |
SDK iOS 13.6 (17G64) |
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| Xcode 11.5 | macOS 10.15.2+ |
SDK iOS 13.5 (17F65) |
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| Xcode 11.4.1 | macOS 10.15.2+ |
SDK iOS 13.4.1 (17E8258) |
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| Xcode 11.4 | macOS 10.15.2+ |
SDK iOS 13.4 (17E255) |
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| Xcode 11.3.1 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.2.2 (17B102) |
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| Xcode 11.3 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.2.2 (17B102) |
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| Xcode 11.2.1 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.2.2 (17B102) |
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| Xcode 11.2 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.2 (17B80) |
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| Xcode 11.1 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.1 (17A820) |
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| Xcode 11.0 | macOS 10.14.4+ |
SDK iOS 13.0 (17A566) |
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| Xcode 10.3 | macOS 10.14.3+ |
SDK iOS 12.4 (16G73) |
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| Xcode 10.2.1 | macOS 10.14.3+ |
SDK iOS 12.2 (16E226) |
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| Xcode 10.2 | macOS 10.14.3+ |
SDK iOS 12.2 (16E226) |
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| Xcode 10.1 | macOS 10.13.6+ |
SDK iOS 12.1 (16B91) |
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| Xcode 10.0 | macOS 10.13.6+ |
SDK iOS 12.0 (16A366) |
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| Xcode 9.4.1 | macOS 10.13.2+ |
SDK iOS 11.4 (15F79) |
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| Xcode 9.4 | macOS 10.13.2+ |
SDK iOS 11.4 (15F79) |
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| Xcode 9.3.1 | macOS 10.13.2+ |
SDK iOS 11.3 (15E217) |
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| Xcode 9.3 | macOS 10.13.2+ |
SDK iOS 11.3 (15E217) |
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| Xcode 9.2 | macOS 10.12.6+ |
SDK iOS 15 (15C107) |
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| Xcode 9.1 | macOS 10.12.6+ |
SDK iOS 15 (15B87) |
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| Xcode 9.0.1 | macOS 10.12.6+ |
SDK iOS 15 (15A372) |
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| Xcode 9.0 | macOS 10.12.6+ |
SDK iOS 15 (15A372) |
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| Xcode 8.3.3 | macOS 10.12+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14E8301) |
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| Xcode 8.3.2 | macOS 10.12+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14E269) |
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| Xcode 8.3.1 | macOS 10.12+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14E269) |
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| Xcode 8.3 | macOS 10.12+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14E269) |
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| Xcode 8.2.1 | macOS 10.11.5+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14C89) |
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| Xcode 8.2 | macOS 10.11.5+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14C89) |
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| Xcode 8.1 | macOS 10.11.5+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14B72) |
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| Xcode 8.0 | macOS 10.11.5+ |
SDK iOS 14 (14A345) |
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| Xcode 7.3.1 | macOS 10.11+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13E230) |
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| Xcode 7.3 | macOS 10.11+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13E230) |
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| Xcode 7.2.1 | macOS 10.10.5+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13C75) |
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| Xcode 7.2 | macOS 10.10.5+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13C75) |
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| Xcode 7.1.1 | macOS 10.10.5+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13B137) |
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| Xcode 7.1 | macOS 10.10.5+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13B137) |
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| Xcode 7.0.1 | macOS 10.10.3+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13A340) |
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| Xcode 7.0 | macOS 10.10.3+ |
SDK iOS 13 (13A340) |
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| Xcode 6.4 | macOS 10.10+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12H141) |
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| Xcode 6.3.2 | macOS 10.10+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12F69) |
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| Xcode 6.3.1 | macOS 10.10+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12F69) |
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| Xcode 6.3 | macOS 10.10+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12F69) |
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| Xcode 6.2 | macOS 10.9.4+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12D508) |
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| Xcode 6.1.1 | macOS 10.9.4+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12A365) |
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| Xcode 6.0.1 | macOS 10.9.4+ |
SDK iOS 12 (12A365) |
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