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

fernandodotnet · Nov 22, 2014

Thank you. I just followed a tutorial that tells the installation in paralellos with windows 7. I followed the steps and it worked. Was missing the part of the certificate that .cem. Entering the iOS Safari and installed. In short is now working. It would be nice to do a manual of the same functions and installation of B4A (android)

Erel · Nov 23, 2014

Build server v1.02 is now available for download. See the Troubleshooting section in the first post.

cooperlegend · Nov 25, 2014

Hi Erel

Is there a minimum recommended spec for a local builder?
I have been using your remote service but now wish to buy myself an old Mac mini or MacBook to do this locally...

Please advise

Erel · Nov 25, 2014

Any Mac that runs OSX 10.9+ should be good.

holdemadvantage · Dec 3, 2014

Hi , totally mac newbie but i got a macbook pro to try to compile locally, if i test the server in https://192.168.1.133:51042/test

i get

B4i Build Server
Build server is running.
Version: 1.02
Server time: 21:10:30
Mac SSL Key
Invalid key!!!
SSL port: 51042
h files
a files

What is the invalid key error please?

Erel · Dec 4, 2014

If you are new to Mac then it might be simpler to start with the hosted Mac builder.

Why are the h files and a files lists empty?

Invalid key means that there was a problem creating the SSL key. Stop the server (you can use <ip>/kill). Delete key.txt and run the server from the terminal. Do you see any error message?

Alberto Iglesias · Jan 3, 2015

Hey Everybody, I have the version 1 of MacServer

Build server version 1:
-----------------------------------------------------------------

When I run the Bridge on iPhone, appears a message: "Please install a new version of B4i-Brigde" like this:

Where I can get the new one?

Thanks!

Alberto Iglesias

little3399 · Jan 3, 2015

Mayby U can rebuild the B4i-Bridge in IDE and reinstall it ... But U should upgrade to the
latest B4I version 1.5

Alberto Iglesias · Jan 3, 2015

I try to do this 5 times..... Nothing works!

Erel · Jan 4, 2015

Please start a new thread for this question.

tamayo461 · Jan 6, 2015

where is the B4i-Builder????

Erel · Jan 7, 2015

The link is in the same mail that you received after purchase.

Rokiu86 · Jan 16, 2015

Hi!

I followed the first post's steps, and I have a problem in the 5th step:

When I execute in the terminal:
java -jar B4iBuildServer.jar

I have next error:
main._process_globals (java line: 273)

java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: anywheresoftware/b4j/object/ServerWrapper : Unsupported major.minor version 51.0
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClassCond(ClassLoader.java:637)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:621)
at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:141)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:283)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$000(URLClassLoader.java:58)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:197)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:190)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:306)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:301)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:247)
at b4j.example.main._process_globals(main.java:273)
at b4j.example.main.initializeProcessGlobals(main.java:260)
at b4j.example.main.main(main.java:27)

It seems a version problem of JDK, but I have V8 update 25 "(compilación 1.8.0_25-b17)" recently installed.

Should I change any path...?

I have seen similar error (Unsupported major.minor version 51.0) but in build process, not installation process.

Macbook pro mid 2009
Mavericks 10.9.5
Xcode 6.1.1

Thanks everybody. Nice day!

Erel · Jan 18, 2015

Please do not make duplicate posts.

omidaghakhani1368 · Feb 9, 2015

Hi Erel.
Where is b4i-builder link?

Erel · Feb 10, 2015

The link is available in the mail you received after purchase.

omidaghakhani1368 · Feb 19, 2015

Thank you it's good.
I have a question.
I have user id for use mac builder.
Now i can install mac os in vmware and install java and xcode and b4ibuilderserver and run it and get successfully ip with port
I enter ip in Build Server\Server Setting but if anyone dont have user id also cannot use local mac os for compile?

Erel · Feb 19, 2015

The user id is not important with the local mac builder. You can use any id you like (though it is convenient to use the same one as the remote builder id).

omidaghakhani1368 · Feb 19, 2015

Erel said:
The user id is not important with the local mac builder. You can use any id you like (though it is convenient to use the same one as the remote builder id).

Thank you for everything very very thanks

mohammad0611 · Feb 27, 2015

im get this error on compiling first proj

Parsing code. 0.00
Compiling code. 0.02
Compiling layouts code. 0.00
Compiling debugger engine code. 0.53
Building Xcode project 0.01
Sending data to remote compiler. Error
mobileprovision file not found.

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