Xcode 13's new project templates no longer include the Info.plist file by default. This change, while intended as a simplification, limits direct XML code access for tasks such as resolving merge conflicts or using code templates.
Apple suggests managing project properties using the target's Info tab. Accessing the Info tab creates a new Info.plist file which has semi-synchronization with the custom settings.
This method allows users to directly access and modify the XML source code of Info.plist. The procedure involves navigating to Project → Targets → Info → Custom iOS Target Properties. This generates and gives access to the underlying XML file of Info.plist, enabling more manual control and aiding in version control tasks.
If you’ve created a new SwiftUI app using Xcode 13, you’ll notice that Info.plist is gone. It’s not a bug. According to the Xcode 13 release notes:
“Projects created from several templates no longer require configuration files such as entitlements and
Info.plistfiles. Configure common fields in the target’s Info tab, and build settings in the project editor.”
That’s nice, but there’s a problem. All you get is a GUI, so you can’t see the underlying XML source code. This can be limiting when you’re resolving merge conflicts or when you just want to paste in some template properties.
Let’s discuss our options.
First, go to:
Project → Targets → Info → Custom iOS Target Properties
…then edit the properties, just like you would’ve back in Info.plist.
The first time, Xcode will automatically generate a new Info.plist file that’s semi-synced with Custom iOS…
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