Resolving Code Signing Issues in Xcode for iOS Applications

Resolving Code Signing Issues in Xcode for iOS Applications

28 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Xcode

Encountering code signing errors in Xcode can be a daunting experience, especially when trying to build an application with a StickerPackExtension on iOS 10.0. This article aims to provide a clear and concise guide to help you resolve these issues effectively.

Understanding the Problem

The error message typically reads:

XXX has conflicting provisioning settings. XXX is automatically provisioned, but provisioning profile WildCard has been manually specified. Set the provisioning profile value to “Automatic” in the build settings editor, or switch to manual provisioning in the target editor. Code signing is required for product type ‘Application’ in SDK ‘iOS 10.0’

This error indicates a conflict between automatic and manual provisioning settings.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Disable Automatic Signing:
    • Go to your project’s general tab in Xcode.
    • Under the Signing section, uncheck “Automatically manage signing” for both the app and all targets.
  2. Set Code Signing Identity:
    • Navigate to the “Build Settings” tab for each target and set “iOS Developer” under Code Signing Identity.
  3. Clean the Project:
    • Go to Xcode menu and select Product → Clean.
  4. Re-enable Automatic Signing:
    • Close and reopen your Xcode project.
    • Go back to the general tab of each target and check “Automatically manage signing”.
    • Select your developer account under the team dropdown.
  5. Archive the Project:
    • Attempt to archive your project again. The issue should be resolved.

By following these steps, you should be able to overcome the code signing issue and proceed with building your application.

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