Compatibility of Xcode 5 with Xcode 6

Question

Apple has now announced Xcode 6 (and iOS 8). I currently have Mavericks on my Mac (and am not planning to upgrade to Yosemite yet), and am wondering if I can download the Xcode 6 dev preview, while still maintaining my current version of Xcode 5. This is so that I can use the new Xcode 6 features, while still being able to work on, and upload, my current applications. Is that possible?

Also, if I update my phone to iOS 8 Beta, will I be able to run apps from Xcode 5, or only Xcode 6?

Answers would be hugely appreciated! Thanks :)

@Kets, it's not true, i've installed Xcode6 in Mavericks, it works like a charm. — limon, Jun 03 '14 at 08:19
Duplicate? See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/24005297/can-xcode-6-and-xcode-5-coexist-on-the-same-computer — David James, Jun 03 '14 at 12:49
Xcode6 can be installed in Mavericks but the OS version should be 10.9.3 Minimum — ipraba, Jun 03 '14 at 13:08

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 23 '14 at 21:26

Even I use Mavericks, I installed Xcode 6. In order to be sure about my maintenance projects, I've also downloaded Xcode5.1.1 from Apple developer portal, copied it into my Desktop, renamed it as XCode 5.1.1 and then moved it to my applications folder.

I have both versions at the moment without any issues and can also select the version of Xcode while opening an existing Xcode project by using open with menu feature.

I hope this helps...

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 03 '14 at 08:13

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Xcode 6 Beta Release Notes

Xcode 6 Beta requires a Mac running OS X version 10.9.3 (or later) or 10.10.

I think its possible that you can do all things you was able to do with Xcode 5 but I will tell you when my xcode 6 download is finished.

answered Jun 03 '14 at 08:13

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 03 '14 at 08:26

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You may install XCode 6 Beta on OS X 10.9.3, and I think that you'll need XCode 6 in order to run iOS8 apps.

One thing that you didn't ask, but that you should keep in mind (as you mentioned your phone):

Devices updated to iOS 8 beta can not be restored to earlier versions of iOS.

answered Jun 03 '14 at 08:26

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That's not true, I was able to downgrade fine: http://www.iclarified.com/41285/how-to-downgrade-from-ios-8-beta-to-ios-7 – Oren Jul 16 '14 at 17:26

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 03 '14 at 12:57

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i've installed Xcode6 in Mavericks and iOS simulator crash with message : Unable to boot the iOS Simulator. :-(

answered Jun 03 '14 at 12:57

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jun 03 '14 at 13:02

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You can download the preview of Xcode 6 and use your existing installed Xcode 5 side by side without affecting anything you're doing. Just make sure if you click on a project file that you open it in the correct version of Xcode.

answered Jun 03 '14 at 13:02

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jul 02 '14 at 11:15

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Download xcode dmg file from Apple's developer site. Install it in a different location other than the Applications folder. There you go !!

answered Jul 02 '14 at 11:15

user3797414

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Or just rename your current XCode app to XCode5. That way both can be in the Applications folder. – Rool Paap Sep 13 '14 at 21:18

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