You still need a Mac to publish your app on the App Store.

Static iOS libraries and frameworks are not supported (your app will crash).

Storyboard and Xib files are not supported.

The Hot Restart works only on Xamarin.Forms and iOS devices, only on a Visual Studio (They will add compatibility for Visual Studio for Mac later).

That’s quite impressive, and you have to consider that it’s just a preview so they can improve it. According to Microsoft These are the timing with the new Hot Restart:

Visual Studio will compile your changes and quickly relaunch your app. After you have done your changes, you just need to press the restart button (next to the stop button on Visual Studio). Not only you can test your Xamarin.iOS app without a Mac, you can now even change your code in real time. Do it and the popup will disappear and you will be able to test your app on your device. Now you can run your app on your local Apple device connected to your pc.Īfter installing your app on your device, Visual Studio will show a popup telling you to manually run the app. If everything worked (if not you can write here a comment and I’ll try to help you) you will see your device listed among the available devices (where “Local Device” was).

This last step is not necessary but trust me, it’s very handy and your machine will automatically setup everything to run the app on your device.

Now you need to insert your Apple credentials and then enable the “ Automatic provisioning“. Now follow the instructions and if needed download and install iTunes.Īfter iTunes is installed, connect your iPhone/iPad to your pc.

Visual studio iphone simulator