Macbook too old.

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Created Jun ’22

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I have a 2014 Macbook Pro which works perfectly. Xcode 13.2 works fine, but 13.3 or above will not install. The computer has now been rendered obsolete and I cannot test on any iOS devices above iOS 14. This means I cannot maintain my apps without shelling out thousands of bucks for a new computer (which I really cannot afford.)

I don't see why a 2015 MacBook Pro can compile and run iOS Apps, whereas a 2014 model suddenly cannot. Looks like our mountain of techno-waste suddenly got a lot larger.

To make matters shockingly worse, Instead of responding to my question, Apple have terminated my developer programme membership with immediate effect, stating that if I cannot maintain my apps then they cannot be on the App Store.

After 14 years they have just booted me off. The irony of posting here is that in 5 hours I probably won't be able to access this forum anymore either.

Has anyone else suffered this fate or is there some workaround to continue using the older MacBook Pros?

Answered by HStriepe in 717870022

Check out the threads on the MacRumors forums about running newer versions of macOS on unsupported hardware.

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Claude31 OP

Jun ’22

Maybe you should contact the AppStore (or Support) and explain, very politely, that you are looking for a solution to continue to maintain your apps, but you need to have the developer program. Good luck.

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ngb OP

Jun ’22

What I used to do when I was in your situation was to create a VMware image with a macOS install and Xcode and put it on a large thumbdrive. Then go to a public library with Macs and run the virtual machine and code using that. I did that until I could afford a macbook. I can't remember exactly how I got it to run but might be worth researching if u have access to a library or other public facility with newer Macs. not sure if u even need a Mac, maybe just a fast machine.

also have a browse of eBay or whatever classified site u have where u live. you can probably pick up an old (but newer Mac than yours) for $50 or even free.

though sounds like a **** move from whoever at apple you were talking to.

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HStriepe OP

Jun ’22

Accepted Answer

Check out the threads on the MacRumors forums about running newer versions of macOS on unsupported hardware.

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Ragingatthemachine OP

Jun ’22

Thanks for the ideas, all. The OpenCore system mentioned on MacRumors looks like my best bet since the machine is only one year past Apple's obsolescence barrier. It looks relatively (ho ho) straightforward to install Monterey - if I succeed then it might let me carry on for a while with the same perfectly good machine. I will see.

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