Dropping support for ipod/3G?

Solar2D Daily Builds and Public Releases
#1

Hi,

Noticed that the min iOS version of the builds that 766 produces is 4.3. iPod and 3G are stuck at 4.2.1, meaning currently we can’t target these devices, which is going to cause us trouble.

Is this limitation just within the daily build, or have you dropped support for these altogether? [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 323536[/import]

#2

Support has been dropped for these devices. It’s 3GS or better now. [import]uid: 51654 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94451[/import]

#3

Ouch. That’s really bad news. Deal and contract-breaking, Corona-in-the-bin and I’d like a refund news.

Has this decision been published somewhere?

Thanks [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94456[/import]

#4

Now the red mist has cleared, I’m thinking does anyone know what market share 3G has these days? [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94461[/import]

#5

I think they dropped it with the last public build, or shortly after that in a daily build. Can’t remember. I think it was December/January a few months ago.

Nobody really uses a 3G these days anyways, and lots of apps are already 3GS or higher, so people understand that they won’t be able to get every app. You’re still able to build for the 3GS, which is nearly 3 years old now. I’m perfectly fine with them dropping support. Now I don’t have to worry about making my games run on older/slower devices. [import]uid: 51654 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94463[/import]

#6

Its because apple dropped arm6 support in xcode 4.2 upwards. So its not just a corona thing.

Having said that, if you were coding native, or using some other engines, you could still build for armv6 with an old xcode. With corona, you’re stuck with using build 706 or below. So you don’t have access to new bug fixes etc.

Eventually you’ll hit a critical bug or feature you need - Now with the iPad 3 issues that time has come :frowning: So sadly it looks like I’ll have to drop armv6 too :frowning: [import]uid: 8872 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94469[/import]

#7

Did they drop armv6 support or is it just not there by default? I’ve added it back in to XCode 4.2 projects, but I’m not entirely sure I tested it on 3G…better check! :smiley: [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94470[/import]

#8

Quick check, and you can definitely target 3G from XCode 4.2. [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94473[/import]

#9

Xcode 4.3 drops armv6, not 4.2 :slight_smile: [import]uid: 8872 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94474[/import]

#10

Aha, the writing’s on the wall then!

Thanks for your feedback :slight_smile: [import]uid: 276 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94476[/import]

#11

Edit: I don’t know why it is happening now (when it didn’t last night), but I get the warning “Your application built but failed to pass Apple’s validation tests” upon Corona completing the build process. I can still install it on iPad1 with iOS 4.2.1, but I have a feeling it won’t pass the Apple submission process… When I comment out the MinimumOSVersion from the build.settings, it builds without an error, but it won’t install on iPad1 with iOS 4.2.1. (Possibly relevant info is posted here: http://developer.anscamobile.com/forum/2012/03/17/appgame-made-available-only-pre-43-ios )

Naomi

Hey, Oaf, here’s what I learned regarding this:

Using Daily Build 704A, you can deploy app/game to G3 device with iOS 4.2.1, using Xcode 4.3.1.

Using Daily Build 767, you can deploy app/game to iPad 1 (iOS 4.2.1), using Xcode 4.3.1. It was my serendipity that I forgot to comment out the MinimumOSVersion=“3.1.3” from my build.settings. (I was so happy that the build installs on it – and Ansca, please do not scrap or somehow prevent an app from loading on iPad1 with iOS 4.2.1.) That said, it will NOT install on iPod G3 (and presumably NOT on iPhone 3G) with iOS 4.2.1.

Using Daily Build 767, you can deploy app/game to iPad 3, using Xcode 4.3.1 – and if you have your config properly set up, and include higher resolution graphics, it should dynamically scale for iPad3. I also use Spriteloq for spritesheet, although I still need to test my game thoroughly, my initial run through looks like there’s no issue.

Thanks again, Ansca, for providing us with 704A and 767 so quickly.

Naomi

Edit: typo fixed [import]uid: 67217 topic_id: 23536 reply_id: 94506[/import]