Install Xcode for Unity iPhone AR Builds (Beginner Guide)
*Struggling to get Xcode working for AR on iPhone?
In this video, I walk you through exactly how to install and properly set up Xcode so you can run AR apps built in Unity on a real iPhone — even if you’ve never used Xcode before.
This is a beginner-friendly, step-by-step setup, focused only on what you actually need for AR development. No wasted time. No assumptions.
🎯 What you’ll learn in this video:
How to install Xcode correctly from the App Store
Required settings for iPhone + AR development
How to connect and trust your iPhone in Xcode
Fixing common Xcode issues beginners run into
Apple ID & signing setup (explained simply)
What not to touch (so nothing breaks)
This video prepares your system so that in the next step, you can build and run your AR app from Unity to iPhone without errors.
📌 This video is part of a beginner AR series:
-Video 1: Install Unity for AR iPhone Development (Unity Beginner Setup/2026 updated)
-Video 2: Install Xcode for Unity iPhone AR Builds (Beginner Guide)
-Video 3: Build Your First AR iPhone App (No Coding Experience Required)
👉 Watch in order if you’re new to AR.
🧠 Who this video is for:
-Beginners learning AR development
-Unity users who’ve never touched Xcode
-Artists, designers, and developers new to iOS
-Anyone stuck on “Xcode won’t run on my iPhone”
⚠️ Important Notes:
You need a Mac to use Xcode
An Apple ID is required (free account works)
This setup is required before exporting AR projects from Unity
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