19 December 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you’re developing a Flutter app and encounter the warning that your iOS deployment target is set to 8.0, while the supported range is 9.0 to 14.0.99, this guide will help you resolve the issue. This is a common problem when building for iOS, especially with dependencies managed by CocoaPods.
Understanding the Problem
The warning typically stems from your Flutter project’s iOS deployment target being set too low. This discrepancy can cause issues with certain CocoaPods dependencies that require a minimum deployment target version of 9.0 or higher.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Update Your Podfile
Begin by ensuring your Podfile is configured correctly. You should set the platform and deployment target at the top of the file:
platform :ios, '9.0'2. Add a Post-Install Script
Add the following post-install script to your Podfile. This script adjusts the deployment target for each pod to ensure compatibility:
post_install do |installer|
installer.pods_project.targets.each do |target|
target.build_configurations.each do |config|
config.build_settings['IPHONEOS_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET'] = '9.0'
end
end
end
3. Modify AppFrameworkInfo.plist
Update the MinimumOSVersion in the ios/Flutter/AppFrameworkInfo.plist file to 9.0. This ensures that the framework itself is targeting the correct iOS version.
4. Clean and Rebuild Your Project
After making these changes, clean your build environment and rebuild your project using the following commands:
flutter clean
rm ios/Podfile.lock pubspec.lock
rm -rf ios/Pods ios/Runner.xcworkspace
flutter build ios --release
Additional Considerations
While the steps above should resolve the deployment target issue, remember to check other potential sources of error in your logs. Warnings about deployment targets are often benign and may not affect your build directly. For more guidance, consider reviewing our detailed Flutter error resolution articles.
Leveraging Repeato for Efficient Testing
As you make changes to your Flutter project, ensuring robust testing is crucial. This is where Repeato, our no-code test automation tool, can significantly streamline your workflow. Repeato allows you to create, run, and maintain automated tests for your iOS and Android apps quickly and efficiently. With its AI-driven approach, Repeato can help ensure that your app functions correctly across different deployment targets and configurations, enabling you to focus on delivering a seamless user experience.
For more information on how Repeato can assist in your app development process, explore our Flutter test automation resources.
