This version of .NET for iOS (26.0.9752) requires Xcode 26.0. The current version of Xcode is 26.1. Either install Xcode 26.0, or use a different version of .NET for iOS.

Question

I get this error after updating Xcode on my Mac today:

This version of .NET for iOS (26.0.9752) requires Xcode 26.0. The current version of Xcode is 26.1. Either install Xcode 26.0, or use a different version of .NET for iOS. See https://aka.ms/xcode-requirement for more information.

I tried to debug an iOS project in Visual Studio Community Insiders Version 11201.2.

How can I install the correct .NET for iOS version?

Answer 1

Hello @Kim Strasser !

Since you have Xcode 26.1 on your Mac while Visual Studio Community (Insiders 11201.2) currently supports the .NET for iOS 26.0.x toolchain, this mismatch is expected. The current .NET build was validated against Xcode 26.0, and support for 26.1 is still being finalized by the development teams.

Here are the paths you can take:

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Keep Visual Studio Insiders and the .NET 26.0 toolchain and install Xcode 26.0 on the Mac:

This keeps your proven setup unchanged and restores a known-compatible build environment so device debugging works immediately. It’s the lowest-risk, least-disruptive route.

You can install Xcode 26.0 alongside 26.1 and switch the active version when needed.

Move to a .NET SDK version that supports Xcode 26.1 (when available):

A newer .NET workload update will add Xcode 26.1 support, aligning the toolchain and enabling continued iOS and MAUI development.

This will require installing the updated SDK once released and may involve early-toolchain adjustments during the transition.

If you need reliable device debugging right now with minimal disruption, choose Option 1 and install Xcode 26.0 alongside Xcode 26.1.

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I hope this clarifies! Let me know if you have any question!

Answer 2

Xcode 26.1 adds support for IOS 26.1 and upgraded all the tools. your should downgrade Xcode to 26.0, or wait for IOS 26.1 support with Maui. you can check this page:

https://github.com/dotnet/maui/wiki/Release-Versions#latest-releases