17 December 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
After updating to Xcode 15, you may encounter the error message: clang: error: SDK does not contain 'libarclite' at the path '/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Toolchains/XcodeDefault.xctoolchain/usr/lib/arc/libarclite_iphoneos.a'; try increasing the minimum deployment target. This issue often arises when building React Native apps, especially with older deployment targets.
Understanding the Issue
The error is typically linked to the iOS deployment target specified in your project. With newer versions of Xcode and iOS, certain libraries like ‘libarclite’ have become obsolete, necessitating an update to your deployment target settings.
Solution
To resolve this issue, follow these steps to update your iOS deployment target:
- Open your project in Xcode.
- Navigate to the Pods project in the project navigator.
- Select all pods installed under the Pods project.
- Change the iOS deployment target to at least iOS 11.0 or higher. This can be done by adding the following lines to the end of your Podfile:
post_install do |installer|
installer.pods_project.targets.each do |target|
target.build_configurations.each do |config|
config.build_settings["IPHONEOS_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET"] = "11.0"
end
end
end
After updating the Podfile, run pod install to apply the changes. This adjustment ensures that all pod targets are compatible with the newer iOS versions, circumventing the ‘libarclite’ error.
Additional Considerations
It’s important to verify that none of your project’s other targets have a minimum deployment target lower than iOS 11. Adjust them accordingly if necessary.
Enhancing Your Development Workflow with Repeato
For developers working extensively with React Native, ensuring consistent and automated testing is crucial. This is where Repeato can be a valuable asset. As a no-code test automation tool, Repeato allows you to create, run, and maintain automated tests for your iOS and Android apps efficiently. Its capabilities in quickly editing and executing tests make it an ideal solution for managing app updates and ensuring smooth transitions across different Xcode and iOS versions.
By integrating Repeato into your workflow, you can significantly reduce the time spent on manual testing, allowing you to focus more on development and less on debugging deployment issues.
