iOS Tutorial Local Mac Builder Installation

Erel · Nov 3, 2014

Edit: Apple Configurator 2 must be used when using a local Mac:

Installing apps with Apple Configurator 2

Starting from B4i v7.20 it is possible to install apps, when the iOS device is physically connected to a local Mac, using Apple Configurator 2. It is supported by all iOS versions and is a must with iOS 14.5+ when using the local builder. Benefits: - No need to approve installation. - Simpler...

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iOS compilation requires an Apple Mac computer. Developers have two options with B4i:
- Use a local Mac machine connected over the local network.
- Use our hosted builder rental service.

These instructions explain how to install the builder on a local Mac machine.

1. Install Java JDK 8: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
OpenJDK 11+ is also good (link is available here: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...lest-way-to-distribute-ui-apps.99835/#content)

2. Install Xcode 14:

https://developer.apple.com/download/all/?q=xcode+14

2.5. You need to run Xcode at least once. Approve installation of additional components when asked.
3. Download and unzip the B4i-Builder.
4. Open a terminal and navigate to B4i-Builder folder.
5. Run it with: java -jar B4iBuildServer.jar
6. Set the builder IP address in the IDE under Tools - Build Server - Server Settings
7. Install Apple configurator 2: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/installing-apps-with-apple-configurator-2.128397/#content
It is not possible to make an over the air installation with the local builder.
8. You might be asked for a password during a build (codesign step). The password is 111111

Notes & Tips

- By default ports numbers 51041 (http) and 51042 (https) are used.
- The firewall should be either disabled or allow incoming connections on these two ports.
- You can test that the server is running by going to the following link: http://<server ip>:51041/test
- You can kill the server with: http://<server ip>:51041/kill
- It is recommended to set your Mac server ip address to a static address. This can be done in your router settings or in the Mac under Network settings.
- A single Mac builder can serve multiple developers as long as they are all connected to the same local network. Note that you are not allowed to host builders for developers outside of your organization.

Troubleshooting

BuildServer v1.02 includes a new test page which provides information about the server, including the SSL key ip address and the libraries versions.
You can access this page with: <Mac ip>:51041/test

Angelo Della Monica · Nov 26, 2016

Hi All,

About local MAC builder installation: where I can download B4i-Builder?

Thanks

Angelo

Erel · Nov 27, 2016

The link is included in the mail you received after purchase. If you don't see it then contact support@basic4ppc.com.

ajk · Feb 20, 2017

If I try to compile i get: Communication error: ConnectFailure.
when I send <IP>:51041/test on my local builder - test page shows immediately.

This fires randomly.Usually after longer breaks between compilations.
It seems like local Mac builder need a lot of time to wake up (time of response varies from 1 second to more then 10 seconds)
Even if I set auto-refresh of <IP>:51041/test in my browser (set it to e.g. 5 seconds - to "keep server alive") this do not change response time and sometimes I get ConnectFailulre message from local bulider

Erel · Feb 20, 2017

Make sure that the Mac is not sleeping or in low power mode.

Starchild · Mar 24, 2017

I am trying to se tup a local builder.
I can't find the download link for B4i-Vuilder.zip

Please advise.

Pendrush · Mar 24, 2017

Starchild said:
I am trying to se tup a local builder.
I can't find the download link for B4i-Vuilder.zip

Please advise.

Did you recive email when you buy B4i in that email you have link for local (builder) server.

Starchild · Mar 24, 2017

Pendrush said:
Did you recive email when you buy B4i in that email you have link for local (builder) server.

thanks.
I purchased over a year ago.
I found it now.

dnaci · Apr 21, 2017

I made all the suggestions on the first page. B4i server settings: 192.168.2.154
Port number: 51041
But I am getting this error. 192.168.2.154 is in reserve on modem.
I also tried it with 51042.
I ping the mac everything is normal.
I can not connect to 192.168.2.154:51041/test with browser.
The configuration path is correct.
In the key.txt manual: 192.168.2.154 written. Please help me.

mac os: sierra 10.12.4
Xcode version: 8.3.2
Jdk version: 8u131

I applied:

iOS compilation requires an Apple Mac computer. Developers have two options with B4i:
- Use a local Mac machine connected over the local network.
- Use our hosted builder rental service.

These instructions explain how to install the builder on a local Mac machine.

1. Install Java JDK (7 or 8): http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
2. Install Xcode 7.
3. Download and unzip the B4i-Builder.
4. Open a terminal and navigate to B4i-Builder folder.
5. Run it with: java -jar B4iBuildServer.jar
6. Set the builder IP address in the IDE under Tools - Build Server - Server Settings

Notes & Tips

- By default ports numbers 51041 (http) and 51042 (https) are used.
- The firewall should be either disabled or allow incoming connections on these two ports.
- You can test that the server is running by going to the following link: http://<server ip>:51041/test
- You can kill the server with: http://<server ip>:51041/kill
- It is recommended to set your Mac server ip address to a static address. This can be done in your router settings or in the Mac under Network settings.
- A single Mac builder can serve multiple developers as long as they are all connected to the same local network. Note that you are not allowed to host builders for developers outside of your organization.

Multiple IPs

When the server is started it takes the first IP address reported by the OS and uses it as its own IP address. You can see this address in the server messages.
In most cases this is the correct address. However if it is not the correct IP address then the server will not be usable.
In that case you need to explicitly set the correct address:
- Open the key folder and delete all files.
- Edit key.txt and change it to:
Code:
manual:<correct ip address>
For example:
manual:192.168.0.199

Troubleshooting

BuildServer v1.02 includes a new test page which provides information about the server, including the SSL key ip address and the libraries versions.
You can access this page with: <Mac ip>:51041/test
For example see the page of one of the online builders: http://63.135.170.51:51041/test

The SSL Key IP address must match the address that you are using in the IDE.
If you are running an older version of the build server then you can download v1.02 from the same link as before.

Erel · Apr 23, 2017

dnaci said:
But I am getting this error. 192.168.2.154 is in reserve on modem.

Where do you get this error?

Are you able to compile with the hosted builder?

dnaci · Apr 23, 2017

I can not compile. B4i is failing.

Erel · Apr 23, 2017

Where do you get this error? On the Mac server logs?

Have you tried it with the hosted builder?

dnaci · Apr 23, 2017

There is no error in the mac server log records. I am getting an error in the b4i compiler. I can not connect to the server address (192.168.2.154:51042/test or 192.168.2.154:51041/test) with a browser. I bought the hosted builder. Then I will test it.

Erel · Apr 24, 2017

It is easier to start with the hosted builder. Once it is working we can continue troubleshoot the local Mac issue.

Emme Developer · Apr 26, 2017

Hi! Sorry for the question, java server replace in any way vmware network? I have a virtualized mac os using vmware, and i'm able to Exchange file across os using a shared folder. It works since i start jar file: after start i don't longer see shared folder on mac. If i try to test server ip from Windows i can't reach it (it works if i try to test in mac os using safari), but i'm able to ping server from Windows in cmd. Thanks

Erel · Apr 26, 2017

Emme Developer said:
Hi! Sorry for the question, java server replace in any way vmware network?

The builder is a regular program. It does set the default keychain during compilation though I don't think that it is related.

Emme Developer · Apr 26, 2017

Erel said:
The builder is a regular program. It does set the default keychain during compilation though I don't think that it is related.

Thanks, you're right, i reboot mac os and it now works properly. I'm not able, anyway, to see server by Windows using ip:51041/test

aminoacid · Dec 19, 2017

If the local mac build server has a private static IP address and I wish to access it via an Internet IP address via a port mapping on my router, do I need to enter the internet IP address into key.txt?

Also if I have installed the bridge app from the hosted server and want to switch over to my local build server, do I need to install a replacement bridge app from the local server?

The reason for my questions is because I can't get the local server setup to work when accessed from outside my LAN. I have the IDE installed on my laptop and when
I am travelling would like to access the build server from the internet just like the hosted server

Thanks !

<EDIT> After going over some of the posts I think the answer to my first question is YES. Ill try it out and update this post with the results

Almora · Jun 21, 2019

hi..
Does xcode simulator cause problems in macbookAir(2014) 4 gb ram ?

**I'm sorry if the question is not here.

aminoacid · Jun 21, 2019

Almora said:
hi..
Does xcode simulator cause problems in macbookAir(2014) 4 gb ram ?

**I'm sorry if the question is not here.

I'll bet it runs very very slow. I used to run it on a Mac Mini with 4GB RAM and that's how it performed - very slow but acceptable. I just switched over to a MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and the difference is stunning! Anyway, I don't think you will have any problems as such. Just poor performance running the simulator.

Erel · Sep 29, 2019

Add a note about Xcode 11:

Xcode 11 will also work, however you need to disable dark mode for now:

B4X:

#PlistExtra: <key>UIUserInterfaceStyle</key><string>Light</string>

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