If your Mac isn't compatible with the latest version, it may be possible to use an older version of Xcode. If you want to build Xamarin apps for iOS or macOS, you'll also need:

Available updates will be displayed and select Update.

In the menu bar, select Visual Studio > Check for Updates.

If you already have Visual Studio 2019, you can check for updates: This tutorial is optimized for the latest version of Visual Studio. Select it to update.ĭownload and install Visual Studio 2019 for Mac.ĭuring installation, ensure the Android + Xamarin.Forms and iOS + Xamarin.Forms platforms are selected.

If an update is available, your Visual Studio 2022 installation will have an Update button.

If you already have Visual Studio 2022, you can check for updates:

Find your Visual Studio 2022 installation and select Modify.

Select it to update before modifying the installation.

If an update for Visual Studio 2022 is available, an Update button will be shown.

If prompted, allow the installer to update itself.

Select the Windows key, type Visual Studio Installer, and press Enter.

If you already have Visual Studio 2022, you can add the Mobile development with. NET workload (the installation link above already pre-selects that option).

During installation, select the Mobile development with.

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