The last Xcode version compatible with El Capitan is Xcode 8.2.1. If you can't install it from within Apple App Store, visit Apple Developer and download the app there. An Apple ID is required. Xcode is provided as xip file (signed zip). You can simply unzip it by using Archives.app (i.e. With a double-click). I am taking a course on programming with flutter, and it needs Xcode 9 or higher. My mac is currently running 10.11.6 and it can't update any more. I was wondering if there was any way to get Xcode.
I have a 2008 Mac Pro and am holding out for something with new architecture (as in, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, etc) before I replace it. Therefore, I am currently stuck on Xcode 8.2.1 and 10.11.6. However, I have the comment problem many have seen before (the change in commenting moving from being native to being a source editor extension and that not being loaded). I have tried all of the tips out there, like 'sudo /usr/libexec/xpccachectl', renaming the application, etc, and my console shows that right after it loads it unloads.
While I have been able to get it to work on another hard drive, which just has El Capitan and Xcode 8.2.1, my main hard drive (well, SSD) that I have been carrying forward for 9 years or so, has the xcode extensions unloading on a regular basis (to the point where I can never get the commenting to work). I understand I could probably take a few days to recreate my boot drive from scratch, reinstalling everything one at a time and seeing if any of them cause the conflict, I don't really have the time for that right now nor the inclination.
Has anyone tackled this and found what the conflicts are? Would anyone be willing to assist me by looking at some of my console and log file messages? I would really like to be able to use this machine for another half a year at least, and not being able to comment in Xcode is pretty major....
Thanks!
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You can upgrade to OS X El Capitan from OS X Snow Leopard or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8.8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X El Capitan, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
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It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X El Capitan
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X El Capitan, use this link: Download OS X El Capitan. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X El Capitan.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
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Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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- OS X El Capitan won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.