Xcode + iOS Version issues
  • 01 Jul 2025
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Xcode 16.2 + iOS 16.6 Issue

Normally, we support 3 to 4 versions of iOS.
As of June 2025, we support iOS 16, 17, 18, and soon 26

However, Apple only supports iOS 16.6+ in Xcode 16.2 for SDKs, but still allows iOS 16.0+ in APPs.

Even worse, Xcode shows both variants as "iOS 16" in their tool

Our SDK setup:

SDK_iOS16.6.jpg

Your APP setup:

App_iOS16.0.jpg

iOS 16.0 to 16.5 Crash

This will create an issue where your App will crash for users on iOS 16.0 to 16.5 immediately upon calling any Ignite SDK code.

There are two possible solutions:

1. Update your App to require iOS 17.0 or better

Screenshot 2025-06-30 at 11.45.44 AM.png

Now shows as "iOS 17"
Screenshot 2025-06-30 at 11.45.50 AM.png

2. Update your App to require iOS 16.6 or better

Manually, set your App version using "Other..."
Screenshot_2025-06-30_at_11_48_17 AM.jpg

Manually enter "16.6" and press Enter
Screenshot 2025-06-30 at 11.49.12 AM.png

Xcode still shows version as "iOS 16"
Screenshot 2025-06-30 at 11.50.09 AM.png

But your compiled App's Info.plist will correctly be 16.6:
Screenshot_2025-06-30_at_11_17_17 AM.jpg


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