MeloNX/Compile.md
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# Compiling MeloNX on macOS
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
- [**.NET 8.0**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0)
- [**Xcode**](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/xcode/id497799835?l=en-GB&mt=12$0)
- A Mac running **macOS**
## Compilation Steps
### 1. Clone the Repository and Build Ryujinx
Open a terminal and run (your password will not be shown in the 2nd command):
```sh
git clone https://git.743378673.xyz/MeloNX/MeloNX.git
sudo xcode-select --switch /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer
```
However, if you only need to update MeloNX, make sure you have cd into the directory then run this
```
git pull
```
### 2. Open the Xcode Project
Navigate to the **Xcode project file** located at:
```
src/MeloNX/MeloNX.xcodeproj
```
Double-click to open it in **Xcode**.
### 3. Configure Signing & Capabilities
- In **Xcode**, go to **Signing & Capabilities**.
- Set the **Team** to your **Apple Developer account** (free or paid).
- Change the **Bundle Identifier** to:
```
com.<your-name>.MeloNX
```
*(Replace `<your-name>` with your actual name or identifier.)*
### 4. Connect Your Device
Ensure your **iPhone/iPad** is **connected** and **selected** (Next to MeloNX with the arrow) in Xcode.
- You may need to install the iOS SDK. it will say next to MeloNX with the arrow saying "iOS XX Not Installed (GET)"
- You will be need to press GET and wait for it to finish downloading and installing
- Then you will be able to select your device and Build and Run.
### Make Sure you do **NOT** select the Simulator. (Which is the Generic names and the ones with the non-coloured icons, e.g. "iPhone 16 Pro")
### 6. Configure the Project Settings
Click the **Run (▶️) button** in Xcode to compile MeloNX and wait it will fail with Undefined Symbol(s) the first time, Thats normal.
- When it fails the first time, do this:
- In **Xcode**, select the **MeloNX** project.
- Under the **General** tab, find `Ryujinx.Headless.SDL2.dylib`.
- Set its **Embed setting** to **"Embed & Sign"**.
### 5. Build and Run
Click the **Run (▶️) button** in Xcode to compile and launch MeloNX.
- When running on your device, Click the **Spray Can Button** below the Run button
- Right Click where it says "> MeloNX PID XXXX"
- Press Detach in the Context Menu.
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Now you're all set! 🚀 If you encounter issues, please join the discord at https://melonx.org