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erdekhayser
erdekhayser

Reputation: 6657

How to Virtualize iOS on a Windows 7 computer

I'm trying to learn to code in Objective C, but I am not ready to commit to purchasing a Mac for just this purpose, seeing as I have a good Dell laptop. My computer has VMware installed on it, but I do not know how to actually go through the steps, and I do not know what I need to install or purchase(if absolutely necessary). Eventually, I hope to get a Mac, so this won't be needed, but until then, I want to find a way to compile Objective C so I can actually learn how to use it. Thanks.

Upvotes: 12

Views: 67102

Answers (5)

user1525984
user1525984

Reputation:

While it is technically possible, I'll tell you from experience:

To run Xcode and the iOS Simulator, you will need to have MacOS running. Oficially it only runs on Apple Hardware, buuut, you can always use virtualizers and Hackintosh. There are plenty of good tutorials online if you choose this method.

My advice: DON'T do it!

When I started to develop iOS apps, I had a Windows PC, but after trying lots of different approaches to virtualize MacOS, with none I had great results. I bought a MacBook on a sale, and it's just a better iOS development experience overall. It's priceless not to have to deal with driver searching and compatibility issues.

Upvotes: 8

user3163849
user3163849

Reputation: 1

Use virtualbox instead of VMWare. If it does'nt work, install the extension pack for virtualbox.

Upvotes: 0

user2869389
user2869389

Reputation:

[Assuming you already have the mac installation image or vmware file] Sadly Vmware does not include support for mac in it's latest versions So you'll have to patch(aka Vmware Unlocker for OS X) it. Follow this link http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/files/file/20-vmware-unlocker-for-os-x/ (you'll be required to set up an account) Or alternatively you can download the VirtualBox(https://www.virtualbox.org/) Happy Coding

Upvotes: 0

Niklas Jakobsen
Niklas Jakobsen

Reputation: 55

Yes you can, you need to virtualize OSX inside you Windows, and then use XCode as the other stated, however it doesen't work with nearly all AMD CPU's but i think Dell uses mostly Intel. And a Mac costs alot. For example i don't have money for one, the cheapest one costs $1,600 where i come from, but if you are going to get a Mac, i would wait for that.

But they really are expensive, and i only need a Macbook for debugging.

Upvotes: 3

user1887276
user1887276

Reputation:

First virtualize MacOS X, inside then iOS with XCode. See http://www.macbreaker.com/2012/07/mountain-lion-virtualbox.html

Upvotes: 3

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