XCode cannot build : Cordova.h and Info.plist missing files #760

mushu8 · 2020-01-03T13:56:11Z

Bug Report

Problem

I cannot build my XCode project generated by Cordova :

CordovaLib.xcodeproj/Cordova/Cordova.h and CordovaLib.xcodeproj/Cordova/Info.plist files are not generated thus an error is thrown during XCode compilation.

What is expected to happen?

I can build and run my project.

What does actually happen?

Information

I tried to get these files from the cordova-ios repository and add them (and link) manually in the XCode project but others errors are thrown by the compiler

Command or Code

these commands don't show any errors and very few warning (ld file or directory not found for -F… due to the cordova-plugin-firebasex plugin) :

ionic cordova platofrm add ios --no-resources
ionic cordova build ios --debug --buildConfig=./resources/ios/build.json --source-map

Environment, Platform, Device

Mac OS X Mojave 10.14.5 (18F132)
iOS 12.0

Version information

Ionic:
Ionic CLI : 5.4.13 (~/.nvm/versions/node/v10.14.1/lib/node_modules/ionic)
Ionic Framework : @ionic/angular 4.11.7
@angular-devkit/build-angular : 0.801.3
@angular-devkit/schematics : 8.1.3
@angular/cli : 8.1.3
@ionic/angular-toolkit : 2.0.0

Cordova:
Cordova CLI : 9.0.0 (cordova-lib@9.0.1)
Cordova Platforms : ios 5.1.1
Cordova Plugins : cordova-plugin-ionic-keyboard 2.2.0, cordova-plugin-ionic-webview 4.1.3, (and 9 other plugins)

Utility:
cordova-res : 0.8.1
native-run : 0.3.0

System:
Android SDK Tools : 26.1.1 (/Library/Android/sdk)
ios-deploy : 1.10.0
ios-sim : 8.0.2
NodeJS : v10.14.1 (/.nvm/versions/node/v10.14.1/bin/node)
npm : 6.13.1
OS : macOS Mojave
Xcode : Xcode 11.2.1 Build version 11B500

Checklist

I searched for existing GitHub issues
I updated all Cordova tooling to most recent version
I included all the necessary information above

brody4hire · 2020-02-18T19:51:10Z

I just added the help wanted label. It would be extremely helpful for us if you could give us the minimal, reproducible example ([1]) with no use of Ionic. Also this looks like a custom build procedure which we do not have the extra resources to support.

How to embed in an existing application was already documented. I am not sure if anyone has tested this in the past few years.

[1] https://stackoverflow.com/help/minimal-reproducible-example

fwgood · 2020-05-12T03:01:57Z

I have the same error

feniquill · 2020-05-15T23:18:51Z

I am also getting the same error trying to build from the xcode app

A little background. I just recently upgraded to 10.15.4 catalina and am thinking this may be a cause but can't verify that.

lucianotrevisanalberti · 2020-06-17T20:23:07Z

I get the same error.

brody4hire · 2020-06-17T20:47:50Z

@lucianotrevisanalberti it looks like your Xcode GUI is trying to just build the Cordova subproject, which is not really tested or supported by us. Please click on this control and use it to select your application build project:

I suspect that this would affect other users. I think this should be documented as a pitfall.

lucianotrevisanalberti · 2020-06-17T20:55:31Z

guys, the problem was fixed deleting "ios" folder (inside of "platform" folder) and running "build" again... Build Success

thanks @brodybits , but in older versions "Generic iOS Device" works

Rahulbhutani97 · 2020-12-27T17:31:22Z

same issue i faced now, already did above mentioned things. Not working that, any solutions ? @brodybits @lucianotrevisanalberti @feniquill @mushu8

brody4hire · 2020-12-28T14:52:22Z

@Rahulbhutani97 it looks like there is something wrong with your project or installation. I would highly recommend you check that you have all tools updated and start with a new workarea, no plugins or platforms folders. For further support please give us the information requested in the template. Thanks.

I have raised apache/cordova-docs#1143 to get the pitfall documented.

Rahulbhutani97 · 2020-12-28T17:31:17Z

@brodybits thanks i update my screenshot there for reference at apache/cordova-docs#1143

brody4hire · 2020-12-28T18:05:11Z

Build succeded :: in VScode

When i open .xcodeProj file then run build it shows error of info.plist

The screenshot should have been here, apache/cordova-docs#1143 is just to get the pitfall documented for others.

I personally find it easiest to just open the project in platforms/ios in Xcode and build from there.

Rahulbhutani97 · 2020-12-28T18:36:58Z

What I mistaken??
.xcodeproj open in xcode or just open platform/ios folder in xcode?

brody4hire · 2021-01-03T00:09:44Z

You should open the .xcodeproj in Xcode (it is in platofrms/ios) then build and run.

Rahulbhutani97 · 2021-01-03T03:20:31Z

Already did

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On Sun, 3 Jan, 2021, 5:39 am Chris Brody, ***@***.***> wrote: You should open the .xcodeproj in Xcode (it is in platofrms/ios) then build and run. — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#760 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AJOP2B6NDY6GV4WODHGQD4DSX6YVJANCNFSM4KCNXJJA> .

Rahulbhutani97 · 2021-01-04T17:27:58Z

Issue resolved... yeah :)

andresloopear · 2021-01-11T18:12:50Z

@Rahulbhutani97 how did you solved it?

Rahulbhutani97 · 2021-01-11T18:19:52Z

signin with your team (i.e. apple account)
then in xcode under Product > Archive
then you will get Build succeeded or failed
https://blog.rahulbhutani.com/ connect me here if you want

radu2323 · 2021-05-12T07:18:32Z

I managed to fix this by selecting my application build project. It seems that by default, the Cordova subproject is selected in Xcode GUI.

If you have something like in this picture, the wrong build project is selected. Just click on Cordova and select your project from there.

I think this is the correct answer for this issue.

rmeske · 2021-07-20T15:25:21Z

I just ran into this today with an existing Ionic project that worked fine. I am on Big Sur (11.4) and running Xcode 12.5.1, Ionic 6.13.1 and Cordova 10.0.0.

I have removed the iOS platform and the added again. I get a successful build with Ionic/Cordova, but when I open in Xcode and try to build the project it is giving a build error and indicates the Cordova folder, Info.plist & Cordova.h are missing from CordovaLib.xcodeproj.

I have tried set the device to "Any iOS Device" as well as specific platforms, all with the same result. The error seems to be more related to the Cordova build process.

Any suggestions?

Rahulbhutani97 · 2021-07-20T16:01:02Z

Hy Add info.plist file and cordova.h And check info.plist was there ??? Actually it is default to be there

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On Tue, 20 Jul 2021 at 8:55 PM, Ron Meske ***@***.***> wrote: I just ran into this today with an existing Ionic project that worked fine. I am on Big Sur (11.4) and running Xcode 12.5.1, Ionic 6.13.1 and Cordova 10.0.0. I have removed the iOS platform and the added again. I get a successful build with Ionic/Cordova, but when I open in Xcode and try to build the project it is giving a build error and indicates the Cordova folder, Info.plist & Cordova.h are missing from CordovaLib.xcodeproj. I have tried set the device to "Any iOS Device" as well as specific platforms, all with the same result. The error seems to be more related to the Cordova build process. Any suggestions? — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#760 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AJOP2BZHNJ5DZR6BEII6NBLTYWIOXANCNFSM4KCNXJJA> .

rmeske · 2021-07-20T23:17:41Z

I reopened the project to add the files and and noticed it was giving a conflict on the signing. So first, I unchecked the "Automatically manage signing" and then rechecked it and added the Team back. It now builds successfully.

The two files are missing but Xcode successfully builds and the app runs properly.

andres199556 · 2021-09-30T15:35:36Z

No se si aya se encontró la solución, en mi caso era porque estaba abriendo el archivo de .xcodeproj, lo cual no cargaba correctamente el proyecto, opte por cargar el archivo .xcworkspace y cargó a la perfección.

chr15m · 2023-01-13T02:47:10Z

I intermittently get this error in the form of missing Info.plist in the CordovaLib scheme. Selecting the app scheme in XCode does not seem to fix the error. Sometimes the file is generated when running prepare and build, and sometimes it isn't.

dpogue · 2023-01-13T02:48:45Z

I believe this can happen if you open the project's .xcodeproj file rather than the project's .xcworkspace file.

chr15m · 2023-01-13T02:53:02Z

@dpogue thank you that seems to have fixed the issue so far. Will post here if it happens again.

Mady-Camara · 2023-01-18T07:22:46Z

@dpogue it works perfectly 👍🏾 thank you

dpogue · 2023-04-16T01:10:32Z

It seems like opening the project's .xcworkspace works, so I'm going to close this issue.

brody4hire added help wanted support labels Feb 18, 2020

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Document Xcode Cordova build pitfall apache/cordova-docs#1143

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