28 February 2025 Leave a comment Xcode
Developers often encounter warnings when building iOS applications in Xcode, particularly related to architecture settings. One common issue is the warning: “iPhone apps should include an armv6 architecture,” even when project settings appear to be correct. This guide will walk you through resolving this warning effectively.
Understanding the Issue
The warning typically arises when the build settings do not include necessary architectures that support older devices. In versions of Xcode 4.2 and later, there are specific steps you need to follow to ensure your app builds correctly across all required architectures.
Steps to Resolve the Warning
- Access Build Settings: Open your project in Xcode, click on your project name in the left column, and then select the relevant target.
- Modify Architectures: In the ‘Build Settings’ tab, locate the ‘Architectures’ section. Click on the ‘Release’ or ‘Distribution’ row, and choose ‘Other…’
- Adjust Architecture Entries: Double-click the highlighted row named ‘$(ARCHS_STANDARD_32_BIT)’ and replace it with ‘armv6’. Add a new row using the plus button in the popover and type ‘armv7’. Click ‘Done’ to save your changes.
- Update for iPhone 5: If targeting iPhone 5 or newer, add ‘armv7s’ to the list of architectures. Note that support for ‘armv6’ is dropped in Xcode 4.5 and later.
- Check Info.plist: Ensure ‘Required Device Capabilities’ in your Info.plist file includes entries for both ‘armv6’ and ‘armv7’. This step is crucial for supporting older devices.
Additional Considerations
If the issue persists, review your deployment target settings. Xcode 4.5 and later no longer support generating armv6 binaries, so ensure your deployment target is set appropriately, typically iOS 4.3 or later.
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