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Why can't I download Xcode in Appstore or VirtualBox?

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First, make sure OS is up to date to be able to install Xcode successfully. You can update Mac OS updates from the App Store before trying to install Xcode. Then, you should be able to download it. It is not VirtualBox's Appstore, it is in the appstore of MacOS/Apple. Virtualbox just runs the macOS. Try signing in to the App store, or in settings (System Preferences). Make sure your macOS version is High Sierra or higher.

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What do I do if the App Store gives me the following error: "Xcode can't be installed on High Sierra Final by Techsviewer"?

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It will need to download a compressed packaged installer, then uncompress that package, then install Xcode. You need room for the package, the uncompressed bits, and any installed Xcode. Then the installer will clean up after itself. You need more than 5GB of free space. You should have a lot more than 5GB on a normal basis anyway.

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Can I download Xcode with High Sierra 10.13.6?

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Yes, although you might want to update to a newer version for optimal performance.

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I am stuck on step 20 of method 1. I selected start on Virtual box which opened up another screen that says the program is running. But I don't see how to move on to step 21. What do I do?

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Once the second screen opens, you'll have to wait until the installer opens up, this can take anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour (in rare cases even longer) depending on your host computer specs, and the Virtualbox configuration. If the Virtualbox keeps restarting, (you see the screen black out and the same boot logs show up) then you probably didn't preform steps 16 & 17 correctly. Once you sign in (or make a new Apple ID), then you can make a local account. After that you should be ready to move on to step 21.

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