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Apple Xcode 4.2.1

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Xcode is Apple Computer's integrated development environment (IDE) for Mac OS X. The full Xcode package is free to ADC members and includes all the tools you need to create, debug, and optimize your own Universal applications, targeting both Intel and PowerPC platforms. At the heart of Xcode is a graphical workbench that tightly integrates a syntax-highlighting text editor, a robust build control system, a debugger, and the powerful GCC compiler capable of targeting both Intel and PowerPC regardless of host platform. Xcode is both easy to use, using assistants to create working

What's New

Version 4.2.1:

This update addresses a number of stability issues, including the following:

Fixes an issue where the "Convert to Objective-C ARC" operation would not complete.
Resolves a problem that resulted in no visible developer profiles in the Organizer.
Corrects an erroneous locked file dialog appearing in the documentation window.

Features and enhancements in previous Xcode updates:

Xcode 4.2 includes SDKs for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and iOS 5.
Storyboards let you design multiple iOS screens, and define the segues among them.
Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) saves you from manually managing retain/release.
iCloud entitlements are automatically enabled for Mac and iOS apps.
OpenGL ES Debugger graphically analyzes your OpenGL scene directly within the IDE.
Apple LLVM compiler supports C++11 features and the LLVM libc++ standard library.
Older iOS Simulators and device debugging symbols are downloaded on-demand.
Interface Builder support for Auto Layout and new Aqua controls such as NSPopover.
Project editor can validate and resolve out of date build settings.

Version 4.2.1:

This update addresses a number of stability issues, including the following:

Fixes an issue where the "Convert to Objective-C ARC" operation would not complete.
Resolves a problem that resulted in no visible developer profiles in the Organizer.
Corrects an erroneous locked file dialog appearing in the documentation window.

Features and enhancements in more...

Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.7 or later

Apple Xcode User Discussion (Write a Review)

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+480

Negritude commented on 01 Dec 2011

A reminder:

You can usually find the latest version of Xcode available for standard download, two weeks after it's made available via the MAS.

Just go to connect.apple.com and login (you may need to create a FREE developer account first). Then search for "Xcode 4".

Note that this is only for Lion. Access to Xcode 4 for Snow Leopard requires a PAID developer account.

[Version 4.2.1]

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sjk commented on 18 Nov 2011

@macguitar tweeted (https://twitter.com/#!/macguitar/status/137696542994862080):

ProTip: Update to Xcode 4.2.1 or your App Store binaries will likely get rejected with an "Invalid Binary" error *after* you submit.

[Version 4.2.1]

+278

Xplicit commented on 18 Nov 2011

Not only is the updating process via AppStore total rubbish but the memory leaks in Interface Builder are unpleasant and embarrassing.

[Version 4.2.1]

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+278

Xplicit replied on 19 Nov 2011

Oh, I forgot, the Documentation Browser is terribly slow.

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Phoenixdownunder reviewed on 17 Nov 2011

This AppStore update process is just rubbish. 18Gb for a few bug fixes. Also is the updating process stops downloading for some reason, AppStore Update restarts at the beginning!!! Apple, this is rubbish.

[Version 4.2.1]

+62

Psychos commented on 17 Nov 2011

Ugh, a 1.8GB download for a few bugfixes. What ever happened to delta updates, Apple?

The App Store still doesn't display this under "Updates" for me, so I had to click install from the download list. I don't mind a large download when it's a real update, but this is a bug fix!

[Version 4.2.1]

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+132

Davidravenmoon replied on 17 Nov 2011

It didn't show up as an update for me either until I clicked on the Update button, then it showed up.

+62

Psychos replied on 17 Nov 2011

Not even then...hit refresh a couple times on the "Updates" page.

Note that you still need to go run "Install Xcode.app" that this puts in /Applications to finish the update, even though the App Store app says "Installed." (Then delete the installer if you don't want it wasting almost 2GB!)

+132

Davidravenmoon replied on 17 Nov 2011

Good point about having to run the updater!

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Oyac replied on 23 Nov 2011

Apple's Dev Tools are always Full-Containing-Packages (since from the beginning I think). The only solution I see is a fast internet connection (or a friend with such a connection), I don't think Xcode will ever have a partial update. There are probably many reasons for that.

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+143

Cgc reviewed on 04 Nov 2011

I bought XCode 4 for $5 when it was released and used it in OSX 10.6 but after I reinstalled 10.6 and Apple updated XCode to 4.2 I can't DL it. I'm told it's 10.7 only...WTF Apple?

[Version 4.2]

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+480

Negritude replied on 09 Nov 2011

Xcode 4.2 for Lion can be downloaded with a FREE developer account.

Xcode 4.2 for Lion will not install on Snow Leopard.

Xcode 4.2 for Lion is the only version available in the Mac App Store.

Xcode 4.2 for Snow Leopard requires that you have a PAID developer account.

Xcode 4.2 for Snow Leopard can NOT be downloaded or updated from the Mac App Store.

You can also do some searching on the net for this file (you'll have to figure out the rest for yourself):

xcode_4.2_and_ios_5_sdk_for_snow_leopard.dmg

+143

Cgc replied on 12 Nov 2011

Funny, because I bought XCode 4 from the AppStore for $4.99 and it worked perfectly on Snow Leopard...no worries I found a way to redownlaod it and I'm good. It'd be nice if this were a little more obvious how/where to get your files (typically if I bought the uninstall an AppStore app I can click the install button but for XCode I had to go to previous purchases and reinstall from there.).

I don't like that Apple used 10.6.x users to beta test their (now) 10.7-only XCode while charging us money to do so...then dump us.

+21

Myschizobuddy replied on 17 Nov 2011

@cgc Apple was totally wrong in using you as guinea pigs, They were wrong to automatically deduct $4.99 from your credit card without you knowing and installing it on your computer without your consent and forced you to use Xcode 4 kicking and screaming.

Oh wait.......

+17

Scottyo replied on 17 Nov 2011

Cgc replied on 12 Nov 2011
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Scottyo replied on 17 Nov 2011

(Sorry, MacUpdate nuked my previous response)

Cgc replied on 12 Nov 2011
Funny, because I bought XCode 4 from the AppStore for $4.99 and it worked perfectly on Snow Leopard...no worries I found a way to redownlaod it and I'm good.

cgc, what rev of Xcode are you currently on in 10.6, and, if it's higher than 4.0.2, how did you get there.

I bought Xcode for 10.6 from the App Store for $4.99, and can only (legitimately) get to 4.0.2. I don't have a paid developer account, only the free one.

+143

Cgc replied on 17 Nov 2011

@Myschizobuddy

I do feel a bit used...no problem paying but I think that includes more than a month of updates before being left in the cold.

+62

Psychos commented on 13 Oct 2011

Doesn't show up in "Updates" in the App Store yet, even though it shows up under "Purchased."

I'd just download it from its regular page, but there are several reports of installation problems on the App Store comments, making me hesitant to update yet.

[Version 4.2]

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Sanjinko replied on 17 Oct 2011

Downloaded installer (cca 1,9 GB), installation went smoothly :)

+480

Negritude commented on 07 Oct 2011

FYI, if you don't want to use the app store to download Xcode, you can once again do it the old fashioned way by going to:

https://developer.apple.com/downloads/

Then logging in with your Apple ID and password. Just search do a search for "Xcode 4.1" and you're good to go.

[Version 4.1.1]

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+480

Negritude replied on 09 Nov 2011

Version 4.2 is now available for direct download using the same link. Just search for "Xcode 4.2".

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Alamak commented on 05 Aug 2011

OS X Lion and Xcode 4 are great, i.m.o. - But how can I stop a download I've already started in the AppStore? - I appreciate the fact that Xcode is free again, but I do not like to be forced to use the AppStore for updates like this.

[Version 4.1.1]

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Wikno replied on 06 Aug 2011

I believe there's a pause button, just like in the iTunes store. you have to go to the "Purchases" window in the App Store. There you can manage your apps updates/installs (if you switch machines/reinstall the os, etc.).

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Hauslendale commented on 05 Aug 2011

Are you kidding me, another 3GB (APP STORE) download just for an update. This is getting out of control. After 26 years of use, I will say Apple you are starting to suck!!! This crapy (APP STORE) plus the release of the crapy Lion OS X 10.7. When will you get your sh** together. It all feels cheap and bloated....

[Version 4.1.1]

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+132

Davidravenmoon replied on 05 Aug 2011

Lion is great. What don't you like about Lion? It has cool new features and runs faster and smoother than Snow Leopard did on my iMac. Nothing cheap and bloated about it.

+63

MacUpdate---Ryan replied on 05 Aug 2011

It's not an update for people that already have Xcode installed. It fixed an issue with the installer.

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Oyac had trouble on 21 Jul 2011

Downloading the Documentation for the OS X 10.7 Core Library fails with "Access denied".
Hope it will work later. The other stuff downloaded ok so it can't be a wrong user/pass as the alert states).

[Version 4.1]

+17

asmeurer had trouble on 08 Nov 2008

Does anyone know how to change the default shebang line for python scripts? I installed 2.6, but Xcode still wants me to run 2.5.

[Version 3.1]