How to change manually project.pbxproj file in Xcode during React-native upgrade?

Question

I need to upgrade my React-native app from 0.61.0 to 0.62.0. The best safety way to do it manually with React Native Upgrade Helper https://react-native-community.github.io/upgrade-helper. But during this way a lot of changes need to do in ios/MyProject.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj file in Xcode. But I'm not so familiar with it. Can somebody recommend me please how to make changes in project.pbxproj in Xcode for upgrade of RN version?

Answer 1

On ios/MyProject.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj you can manually change the version by editing all the MARKETING_VERSION variables values, make sure to change the version on package.json as well.

Once you did, just clean the current cache on XCode (command + K) and generate a new .ipa as you're used to do. It should work.

Answer 2

On your main project folder go to the ios/ folder. Right-click on your MyApp.xcodeproj file and select "Show Package Contents" in the context menu.
Once inside you will find the project.pbxproj file, open it with Xcode (just double-click). I assume you already have it installed.
There you gonna be able to make the changes that you need.

Answer 3

The xcodeproj is really a folder. Make a duplicate and change the .xcodeproj extension to .txt or remove the dot. Then you'll be able to see the files inside the folder. Do whatever you need to do then put the dot back or rename the extension.