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Can't switch from an Xcode beta to another
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Description
Describe the bug
I'm trying to "make active" the Xcode 16 beta 5 I have (while the currently active one is the beta 6) and I'm getting a "Unable to create symbolic Link" error.
To Reproduce
Get into the situation than on the screenshot and try to "make active" the beta 5.
Expected behavior
The beta 5 should become active.
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Version
- OS: Sonoma 14.6.1
- Xcodes: 15.4, 16 beta 5, 16 beta 6
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the failure while switching from Xcode 16 beta 6 to beta 5 on macOS Sonoma 14.6.1, using the listed Xcode versions and the screenshot as context. Done means beta 5 becomes active without the “Unable to create symbolic Link” error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, swift
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100