May 23, 2024 By Hamad Ibrahim 3 min
TL;DR: A quick guide that covers what the Xcode error "PhaseScriptExecution failed with a nonzero exit code" means, and the steps needed to solve it. Median's team of experts are also availble to assist in fixing this error if at-home troubleshooting doesn't work. Read more below.
As app developers, you’ve likely come across the error “PhaseScriptExecution failed with a nonzero exit code.” But what does it actually mean?
The error occurs during the build process in Xcode, indicating that a build script has failed to execute.
The term “nonzero exit code” itself means that a script encountered an error and was terminated unsuccessfully.
This error typically arises from dependency issues within the project, such as missing dependencies, syntax errors, or outdated and incompatible pods.
So, with that in mind, how exactly can you fix this error? Let’s dive into the steps needed to resolve it.
With an error as complicated as this, our team of experts has devised simple steps to fix it promptly:
1️. Clear build cache by Xcode > Product > Clean Build Folder.
2️. Reinstall Pods by deleting Podfile.lock and the Pods folder. Run the following commands in the terminal.
3️. In cases where the error persists, go to the Report Navigator to find more information about the error and search for potential solutions from there.
If trying to troubleshoot the error on your own doesn’t work (even though it typically should), then Median is here to assist.
Get hands-on with Median’s comprehensive documentation, and build your app with ease.
Median’s team of experts have come across this error multiple times and have perfected the solution you need to fix it.
If following the steps above does not solve the error, then our team of experts can help debug it with ease.
If it stems from an outdated or incompatible pod, Median can provide custom development options to create an updated and functional version of your app — removing the error from the root.
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