XcodesOrg / XcodesOrg/XcodesApp

Xcodes - unable to install Xcode on macOS Sequoia 15.2 and Sonoma 14.7.1

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Description

Describe the bug

Unable to install Xcode

The operation couldn't be completed.
(ProcessExecutionError(process:
<NSConcreteTask: 0x60000307cc30>, standardOutput: "xip: signing certificate was "Software Update" (validation not attempted)\n", standardError: "xip: error:
The archive
"Xcode-15.4.0+16F31d.xip" failed to be moved to the final destination due to the error: The operation couldn't be completed. Operation not permitted.\n"))

OK

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
choose version of Xcode, for example 16

Expected behavior
Attempt to install every version of Xcode implicates an error.

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Version

  • OS: 15.2.0 / 14.7.1
  • Xcodes: 2.4.1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the installation flow on macOS Sequoia 15.2 or Sonoma 14.7.1 by choosing an Xcode version, then investigate the reported ProcessExecutionError and xip permission failure. Done means Xcode versions install successfully instead of failing to move the archive to its final destination.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, swift
Domain
desktop, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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