How to Run Xcode 15 on macOS Sonoma: A Simple Workaround

If you’ve upgraded to macOS Sonoma and found that Xcode 15.0.1 won’t launch, here’s a quick fix.

The Issue

When opening Xcode 15.0.1 on macOS Sonoma, you might see:

macOS Sonoma not support Xcode 15

This is problematic for developers maintaining projects not yet compatible with Xcode 16.

The Solution

To get Xcode 15 running:

1. Open Terminal: Go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
2. Launch Xcode Manually: Type the command:

open /Applications/Xcode-15.0.1.app/Contents/MacOS/Xcode

Adjust the path if your Xcode app is named differently.

That’s it! Xcode 15 should now run on your macOS Sonoma system.