Latest release of Qt does not work with XCode 8.2.1 on macOS Sierra

SGaist

It's pointless to try with the 8.0 version of Xcode, that's the version that introduced these breakage. Just use the latest and a more recent version of Qt.

dheerendra

Update qt and Xcode to latest versions. Everything works without any issue.

PSI_lbc

@jsulm

That's what I did right after the OS update to Sierra.

I used the Maintenance Tool to get the latest Qt version. Prior I was using 5.7.0.

PSI_lbc

@dheerendra

Sorry. Not for me.

The Xcode version I updated to was 8.2.1. That's the latest.

SGaist

Then go with 5.8RC

PSI_lbc

@SGaist

OK. Rolled back and started over.

Re-downloaded the Xcode and CLT installer from the Apple Dev site. Ran the CLT install. Ran the Xcode install. Ran the Sudo xcodebuild -install. Agreed to the license. Use the Qt MaintainanceTool to update. Ran it to get a new MT, then ran the MT again to get the updates. Ran Creator to check version/build. OK. 5.7.1. Run Creator. Open an existing project. Android and Desktop kit available. No iOS. Quit Creator. Run Xcode. Do nothing. Exit Xcode. Run Creator. Now iOS kit are available. ?? Build a desktop version.

--results--
Desktop build..General Messages after Build>qmake
Checking for license updates ...
/bin/sh: /Developer/Android-NDK/android-ndk-r10b/toolchains/arm-linux-androideabi-4.9/prebuilt/darwin-x86_64/bin/arm-linux-androideabi-g++: No such file or directory
Checking for updated license succeeded (3 licenses fetched)

Desktop build worked.

Android build (debug) 1st pass..
The API level set for the APK is less than the minimum required by the kit.
The minimum API level required by the kit is 16.
Error while building/deploying project qSpine (kit: Android for armeabi-v7a (GCC 4.8, Qt 5.7.1))
When executing step "Build Android APK"

Changed the API levels in the manifest from min API 9 to API 16 and target API 14 to API 16

QtMobile-5.7/5.7/android_armv7/mkspecs/android-g++ -o main.o ../main.cpp
arm-linux-androideabi-g++: error: unrecognized command line option '-fstack-protector-strong'
make: *** [main.o] Error 1

The '-fstack-protector-strong' option flag is in the makefile..
CFLAGS = -fstack-protector-strong -DANDROID -march=armv7-a -mfloat-abi=softfp -mfpu=vfp -fno-builtin-memmove --sysroot=/Developer/Android-NDK/android-ndk-r10b/platforms/android-16/arch-arm/ -g -marm -O0 -Wall -W -D_REENTRANT -fPIC $(DEFINES)
CXXFLAGS = -fstack-protector-strong -DANDROID -march=armv7-a -mfloat-abi=softfp -mfpu=vfp -fno-builtin-memmove --sysroot=/Developer/Android-NDK/android-ndk-r10b/

But I don’t know why it’s failing. What is “-fstack-protector-strong”? Why is it needed and can it be disabled. Or commented out?

Looking…

jsulm

@PSI_lbc From the error message:
"The API level set for the APK is less than the minimum required by the kit.
The minimum API level required by the kit is 16."
You should set higher API level version. Your Qt Kit requires at least 16.
After this change run qmake and do a complete rebuild.

PSI_lbc

@jsulm

Yep. Thx. Set it in the AndroidManifest.xml

PSI_lbc

In file -> ../android_armv7/mkspecs/commonandroid-base-tail.conf

commented out -fstack-protector-strong from next line LBC re: arm-linux-androideabi-g++: error: unrecognized command line option '-fstack-protector-strong'

#QMAKE_CFLAGS += -fstack-protector-strong -DANDROID
QMAKE_CFLAGS += -DANDROID

PSI_lbc

Next problem...

21:48:22: Starting: "/Developer/SDKs/QtMobile-5.7/5.7/android_armv7/bin/androiddeployqt" --input /Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-Android_for_armeabi_v7a_GCC_4_8_Qt_5_7_1-Debug/android-libqSpine.so-deployment-settings.json --output /Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-Android_for_armeabi_v7a_GCC_4_8_Qt_5_7_1-Debug/android-build --deployment bundled --android-platform android-21 --jdk /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/CurrentJDK/Home --ant /usr/bin/ant
Warning: QML import could not be resolved in any of the import paths: Qt.test.qtestroot
Warning: QML import could not be resolved in any of the import paths: QtQuick.Extras.Private.CppUtils
Warning: QML import could not be resolved in any of the import paths: QtQuick.Extras.Private.CppUtils
sh: /usr/bin/ant: No such file or directory
Building the android package failed!
-- For more information, run this command with --verbose.
Generating Android Package
Input file: /Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-Android_for_armeabi_v7a_GCC_4_8_Qt_5_7_1-Debug/android-libqSpine.so-deployment-settings.json
Output directory: /Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-Android_for_armeabi_v7a_GCC_4_8_Qt_5_7_1-Debug/android-build/
Application binary: /Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-Android_for_armeabi_v7a_GCC_4_8_Qt_5_7_1-Debug/libqSpine.so
Android build platform: android-21
Install to device: No
21:48:29: The process "/Developer/SDKs/QtMobile-5.7/5.7/android_armv7/bin/androiddeployqt" exited with code 14.
Error while building/deploying project qSpine (kit: Android for armeabi-v7a (GCC 4.8, Qt 5.7.1))
When executing step "Build Android APK"
21:48:29: Elapsed time: 00:54.

jsulm

@PSI_lbc you need to install Ant on your host PC

SGaist

Or use Gradle, in any case updating the NDK to r10e would be a good idea.

PSI_lbc

@jsulm
Thx. I'll locate and try Ant first

PSI_lbc

@SGaist
By NDK, do you mean just the NDK or SDK, NDK, Apache, and ADK?

Thx.

PSI_lbc

In Creator > Preferences..

JDK Location:
/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/CurrentJDK/Home

Not a JDK location.

I guess The OS upgrade to Sierra did not include a Java update.. Does Qt require the newest Java version as well?

Just noticed the "Download" icons to the right of the "Devices" screen.. DOH!

SGaist

NDK, there are more recent version that r10e but there's a bug in the gcc from latest 13 series. See here for more details.

For the SDK, use the latest.

PSI_lbc

@SGaist

OK. I'm a dummy. Where is the latest Android SDK? The Qt link takes you to a page that offers the Android Studio..which I downloaded..but cannot find the SDK.

Is it hidden in the Android Studio app bundle?

Current error preventing moving forward..
Qt Creator needs a compiler set up to build. Configure a compiler in the kit options.

Suggestions?

SGaist

Get just the command line tools under the Download part of the Android Studio page.

The compiler is provided by the ndk so if you pointed it properly it should detect it.

PSI_lbc

@SGaist

Thx. Deleted the Android Studio bs. Downloaded just the SDK tools..tools_r25.2.3-macosx.zip

Made sure the path to the tools folder was set. WahLah! Android now builds and deploys to device. Only minor bug was a visual StatusBar “style” issue. Easily fixed.

Now working on the iOS part of the equation. I have a Apple Developer Account. I have an active License. I’ve created and downloaded the certs and device provisioning profiles. The app builds but does not deploy to a device..signing issues. Xcode knows the cert and provisioning profile exist. Both are valid. I have tried removing the Cert and Provision from the Mac KeyChain and re-downloading both. In Xcode, I have tried Automatic and Manual provisioning..both give the same error when trying to deploy.

/Users/PSI/Projects/Qt-Mobile/OT2Go/qSpine/build-iphoneos_clang_Qt_5_7_1_for_iOS-Release/Release-iphoneos/qSpine.app:
invalid resource specification rule(s)

Command /usr/bin/codesign failed with exit code 1

** BUILD FAILED **

The following build commands failed:
CodeSign Release-iphoneos/qSpine.app
(1 failure)
make: *** [xcodebuild-release-iphoneos] Error 65
12:59:55: The process "/usr/bin/make" exited with code 2.
Error while building/deploying project qSpine (kit: iphoneos-clang Qt 5.7.1 for iOS)
When executing step "Make"
12:59:55: Elapsed time: 00:46.

There is an output line in the build:

SDKROOT = iphoneos10.2

The 5s iPhone that is the “target device” is running OS 9.2. Could this be the issue? I’m stumped.

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SGaist

ios {
	QMAKE_XCODE_CODE_SIGN_IDENTITY = "iPhone Developer"
	MY_DEVELOPMENT_TEAM.name = “PSI_ibc (Personal Team)” <- Replace with appropriate team name
	MY_DEVELOPMENT_TEAM.value = XXXXXXXXXX <- Replace with team ID that can be found in the membership page on the developer profile.
	QMAKE_MAC_XCODE_SETTINGS += MY_DEVELOPMENT_TEAM
}