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May 26, 2017 This article shows you how to complete the test of your own app also in iOS environment without a physical Mac machine. This is a real opportunity to use Xamarin.Forms powers with the aim to deploy your Application in all the three mobile platforms.
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- edited July 2019
To compile an ios app, you will need XCode running on a mac. If you don't own a mac, you can try using a cloud service like https://www.macincloud.com/
Using a virtual machine should also be possible, but as far as i know there is no 'official' way to get a virtual machine with macos.
Another way is to use https://appcenter.ms/ to build your app.
Thanks @DirkWilhelm for your reply.
App center sounds interesting. I have created an account to start exploring.
How about debugging the app step by step? will it be possible using a cloud service?
I have downloaded a macOS High Sierra 10.13 Virtual Box machine. I will give a try.
Regards
Jaime
@jstuardo We don't recommend you to install VMs on a windows machine as it is in violation of Apple's licensing for Mac OS. Apple only allows VMs run on a real Mac device as the host.
Maybe you can try some cloud services which offer Mac OS but it still can't help you deploy the project on your real iPhone because the Mac is not by your side. And generally, these services are not free.
Moreover, App Center can only help you deploy your application to your iPhone. You cannot debug the codes line by line.
Unfortunately, if you want to develop iOS applications it's better to buy a Mac machine.Read this article:
https://nicksnettravels.builttoroam.com/ios-dev-no-mac/
It might help you!
@ShantimohanElchuri said:
- Update from 09/2017. It is possible to develop iOS (and Android at the same time) application using React Native + Expo without owning a mac. You will also be able to run your iOS application within iOS Expo app while developing it. (You can even publish it for other people to access, but it will only run within Expo app).
- Sep 16, 2018 To be able to run Xamarin apps legally on your IPhone you will need a physical Mac you'll need to buy an access to a Mac in the cloud. I can't find information on it but the reason for you needing a Mac to build iOS code is either: Apple hasn't made 3rd parties it easy to use their build chain (XCode,etc) so they haven't invested in it.
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@NMackay said:
We have three Mac-mini,s the most overpriced pieces pieces of kit ever. Laughably in the UK, if you spec up a Mac-mini with all the top spec...it's £4200 or $5370. I mean......they are having a laugh. It's worth keeping an eye on Apple's share price, it's been in decline for a while.
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I will be replacing my 'Early 2011 MBP' with Mac-Mini this month. As an individual dev I am looking at i7-16 GB- 512 GB one. Just adding the advanced network card (+$100) as I may not replace for next 5 years at least. all this working out for $1800. This is the base price.
If I want portability with processing power, I may have to go for the 15' MBP with +$1000. That 's why I am opting for the Mac-Mini as decided I will not be needing its portability for another 3 years at least.
And @ClintStLaurent , Yes for an organization using MBPs not practical. But for individual devs, who are very active in the field, MBP is a good option. That's my personal feeling.
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They added 12% to the cost of all Mac's in the UK when brexit was announced (Regardless of the outcome of the process). I know in the US the cost a lot less but I have little time for the was Apple run their business when it comes to pricing hardware, my Brother owns a TV production company that heavily use macs and has the same grumble.