Xcode version update

Question

I currently use xcode version 8.2.1. I would like to update it to the latest version or at least to a version that is supported by iOS 10.3.2.

The app store doesn't show any available update for my xode and when I try to update it on the terminal, I get a message saying that I am at the latest version. I'm guessing this is because I am using the latest version of xcode8.2 or something?

I have seen this and it says I need to reinstall my xcode. So, could I update my existing xcode without having to install another version?

Answer 1

App-store is the only way to update the Xcode to the latest one.

First, make sure that you are running on the required version of OSX (macOS 10.12 or later) to support the version of Xcode 8.3.3.

If you are on the required version of OSX and the App-store not showing any updates, that should be a bug with the App-store app. Reinstall is the only option in this case.

Note:

The Xcode update (to 8.3.3) will take almost 4.5 GB of data

Direct Xcode 8.3.3 download will take exact 4.54 GB of data

So, I really not seeing any differences in both except the way of downloading.

Answer 2

App store is the only source to updating (through Commandline or directly) Xcode or others apps.If store itself no updation of app.Then probably have to wait for it instead of installing another version from Apple download section.

Yes.Sometimes it happens to me.App store not showing new version of Xcode in Updates Tab.So i m going directly to search Xcode.

My current Xcode version is Xcode 8.3.3 But App store shows only stable version as latest version (currently Xcode 8.3.3) If you wanna more latest beta version product You can get from below From Apple Downloads section

i checked via command line also using below command But the result is same. softwareupdate --list to see what's available.

Result :

Apples-Mac-mini:~ apple$ softwareupdate --list
Software Update Tool

Finding available software
Software Update found the following new or updated software:
   * macOS Sierra Update-10.12.5
    macOS Sierra Update (10.12.5), 873261K [recommended] [restart]
   * RemoteDesktopClient-3.9.3
    Remote Desktop Client Update (3.9.3), 8587K [recommended]
   * iTunesXPatch-12.6.1
    iTunes (12.6.1), 179760K [recommended]
Apples-Mac-mini:~ apple$ 

You can updated Xcode or other software if it's available using below command

softwareupdate --install <product name>

You can get more comments from here Software update tool