Could not install workload 'ios'. Error installing the manifest "microsoft.net.sdk.ios" in version 26.2.10233

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Could not install workload 'ios'. Error installing the manifest "microsoft.net.sdk.ios" in version 26.2.10233

Kim Strasser 2,536

I have updated Visual Studio Community 2026 to version 18.5.2 today and now pairing to my MacBook Air is no more working:

Could not install workload 'ios'. Error installing the manifest "microsoft.net.sdk.ios" in version 26.2.10233

And it displays that it cannot load from https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json.

Then I have used the command dotnet workload update in my project and tried again to pair but it still doesn´t work. I use Xcode version 26.3 on my MacBook Air.

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Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 4,945 Microsoft External Staff

Thank you for reaching out.

This error is happening because Visual Studio is not able to download the iOS workload from NuGet.

The message “cannot load https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json” means the machine is not able to reach NuGet properly. Because of that, the iOS workload manifest (microsoft.net.sdk.ios) cannot be installed, so pairing to Mac fails.

This is usually not a problem with your project, but with connectivity or environment setup.

First, please check if the NuGet URL opens in your browser. If it does not load, then it is a network issue (proxy, firewall, VPN, etc.). Even if it opens in browser, NuGet inside .NET can still fail due to proxy or TLS differences.

You can try the following steps:

Clear NuGet cache
```
  dotnet nuget locals all --clear
```

Clean and reinstall workloads

  dotnet workload clean 
  dotnet workload update 
  dotnet workload install ios

Try from a different network (for example, mobile hotspot) to rule out firewall or proxy blocking

If the issue continues, check NuGet source settings and temporarily switch to the v2 feed (https://www.nuget.org/api/v2/) as a workaround when v3 API is not reachable

Also, after fixing the NuGet issue, make sure the Xcode version on the Mac matches what the installed iOS workload expects. If the versions do not match, pairing will still fail even if the workload installs correctly.

Please let us know if you require any further assistance, we’re happy to help. If you found this information useful, kindly mark this as "Accept Answer". So that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

Kim Strasser 2,536

I have used the commands but it´s not working. After that I have installed Xcode 26.4.1 on my MacBook Air but it´s still not working.

dotnet workload list

Workload version: 10.0.200-manifests.f8ca1cb9

Installed Workload Id      Manifest Version         Installation Source
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
android                    36.1.43/10.0.100         SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
ios                        26.2.10233/10.0.100      SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
maccatalyst                26.2.10233/10.0.100      SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
maui-windows               10.0.20/10.0.100         SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8

dotnet workload update

Failed to update the advertising manifest microsoft.net.workloads: Failed to extract information from MSI: C:\Users\Kim Strasser\AppData\Local\Temp\2hhfxtmy.hg5\data\fd150f66af27688ffb304e2add8dfa00-x64.msi.
No workload update found.

Successfully updated workload(s): android ios maccatalyst maui-windows.

Should I try to downgrade Visual Studio to the previous version?

Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 4,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2026-04-30T11:05:16.1433333+00:00
Thank you for reaching out.

The issue here is not mainly about Visual Studio. The problem is that the iOS workload and Xcode need to match each other. If they don’t match, things will not work even if everything is installed.

Also, the MSI error you are getting usually means the workload installation is not in a clean state, so normal update commands may not fix it.

Please try these steps:

dotnet workload repair

If it still doesn’t work, then try reinstalling the iOS workload:

dotnet workload uninstall ios dotnet workload install ios dotnet workload restore

Also, since you are using Xcode 26.4.1, please check if your current iOS workload supports that version. Sometimes using a slightly earlier Xcode version (like 26.2 or 26.3) helps if there is a mismatch.

These steps should help more than downgrading Visual Studio.

Please let us know if you require any further assistance, we’re happy to help. If you found this information useful, kindly mark this as "Accept Answer". So that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.
Kim Strasser 2,536 Reputation points

2026-04-30T12:16:44.5+00:00

I get this error when I use dotnet workload repair:

Workload repair failed: Failed to repair bdf87a2ebda936bcfed0a76cd2fa4106-x64.msi. Error: 0x0000064c

dotnet workload install ios:

dotnet workload install ios Checking for updated workload version. Failed to update the advertising manifest microsoft.net.workloads: Failed to extract information from MSI: C:\Users\Kim Strasser\AppData\Local\Temp\jozdb21w.k3o\data\fd150f66af27688ffb304e2add8dfa00-x64.msi. No workload update found. Successfully installed workload(s) ios.

dotnet workload restore:

Failed to update the advertising manifest microsoft.net.workloads: Failed to extract information from MSI: C:\Users\Kim Strasser\AppData\Local\Temp\xsanklae.bst\data\fd150f66af27688ffb304e2add8dfa00-x64.msi. No workload update found. Successfully updated workload(s): android ios maccatalyst maui-ios maui-windows. Unhandled exception: The imported file "$(MSBuildExtensionsPath32)\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v$(VisualStudioVersion)\CodeSharing\Microsoft.CodeSharing.Common.Default.props" does not exist and appears to be part of a Visual Studio component. This file may require MSBuild.exe in order to be imported successfully, and so may fail to build in the dotnet CLI.
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 4,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2026-04-30T12:40:43.2033333+00:00
Thanks for sharing details.

From what you are seeing, it looks like the workload installation on the machine is not in a healthy state. The MSI repair is failing, and the same error is repeating during install and restore. Also, the missing Microsoft.CodeSharing.Common.Default.props file shows that some Visual Studio components are not fully installed.

Because of this, the normal commands are not able to fix the issue completely.

Let’s try one smaller step first:

Please open Visual Studio Installer and select Repair for your Visual Studio installation. This will restore any missing components.

Once that is completed, please try again:

dotnet workload repair

If the issue still continues after this, then we may need to reset the environment more completely by reinstalling the .NET SDK and workloads. I understand this is a bigger step, so we can try the repair first and see how it goes.

Please let me know how it works after the repair.

Please let us know if you require any further assistance, we’re happy to help. If you found this information useful, kindly mark this as "Accept Answer". So that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

Kim Strasser 2,536

I used Repair in the Visual Studio Installer and then I used dotnet workload repair and I didn´t get an error. After that I have tried to pair with my MacBook Air but then I still get the same error.

dotnet workload list

Workload version: 10.0.200-manifests.f8ca1cb9

Installed Workload Id      Manifest Version         Installation Source
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
android                    36.1.43/10.0.100         SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
ios                        26.2.10233/10.0.100      SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
maccatalyst                26.2.10233/10.0.100      SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8
maui-ios                   10.0.20/10.0.100         SDK 10.0.200
maui-windows               10.0.20/10.0.100         SDK 10.0.200, VS 18.5.11723.231, VS 17.14.36717.8

Use `dotnet workload search` to find additional workloads to install.

Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 4,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2026-04-30T16:20:11.87+00:00
Thanks for the update, and good to hear that the repair worked without errors.

From the latest output, the workloads are now installed correctly, so the earlier installation issue seems resolved.

However, since you are still seeing the same error when pairing with the Mac, this suggests the issue is not with the workload anymore.

At this point, it looks more like a connection/setup issue between Windows and the Mac, or a version mismatch on the Mac side.

Please try these steps:

On the Mac, check the Xcode path:

xcode-select -p

Make sure it points to the latest installed Xcode.

Restart both machines (Windows and Mac), then try pairing again.

On the Mac, make sure Command Line Tools are selected in Xcode:

Open Xcode → Settings → Locations → Command Line Tools → select your Xcode version Try re-pairing the Mac manually from Visual Studio (disconnect and reconnect).

If it still does not work, please share the exact error message you see during pairing. That will help us identify whether it is a connection issue or version mismatch on the Mac side.

Please let us know if you require any further assistance, we’re happy to help. If you found this information useful, kindly mark this as "Accept Answer". So that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.
Kim Strasser 2,536 Reputation points

2026-04-30T20:35:10.2633333+00:00

It works now. I have a tool on my MacBook Air that filters network connections. It was only possible pairing the MacBook Air in Visual Studio after I quit the tool. In addition, I have installed Xcode 26.3 on my Mac.
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 4,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2026-05-01T12:08:43.45+00:00

Glad to hear it’s working now, Thanks for sharing the details about the network tool and Xcode update; we will proceed with closing this thread based on your confirmation, and if everything is working fine, please consider marking the answer as accepted as it can help others, and feel free to raise a new thread anytime if you face any issues.

Answer 2

The error indicates that the updated Visual Studio / .NET SDK is trying to install or update the iOS workload to a specific manifest version (26.2.10233), but it cannot download the manifest from NuGet. Separately, pairing can also fail if the installed Xcode version does not match what the installed .NET for iOS workload expects.

Address both issues in this order:

Check Xcode version compatibility
- Each .NET for iOS / MAUI iOS workload requires a specific Xcode version. If the installed workload expects a different Xcode than 26.3, pairing and builds can fail.
- The error message that appears when Xcode is mismatched is similar to:
  
  This version of Microsoft.iOS requires the iOS 18.4 SDK (shipped with Xcode 16.3). The current version of Xcode is 16.2. Either install Xcode 16.3, or use a different version of Microsoft.iOS.
- Check the .NET for iOS / MAUI release notes for the Visual Studio 18.5.x version in use and verify which Xcode version is required. If the required Xcode version is not 26.3, either:
  - Install the required Xcode version on the Mac, or
  - Install an older .NET for iOS / MAUI workload version that matches Xcode 26.3.
Ensure the iOS workload is installed for the current .NET SDK
- The error about installing the manifest microsoft.net.sdk.ios means the iOS workload is not correctly installed for the .NET SDK that Visual Studio 2026 is using.
- From a Developer Command Prompt that uses the same .NET SDK as Visual Studio 2026, run:
```
     dotnet workload install ios
```
- If the project targets a MAUI iOS workload, also ensure the MAUI workloads are installed (for example maui-ios, maui-mobile, etc., depending on the project). The general pattern for missing workloads is:
  
  NETSDK1147: To build this project, the following workloads must be installed: <workload ID> and then:
```
     dotnet workload install <workload ID>
```
Avoid pulling a mismatched manifest version
- dotnet workload update without version pinning can pull newer manifests that expect newer Xcode or other dependencies.
- To keep workloads aligned with a specific workload-set version that matches Visual Studio and Xcode, use a pinned install:
```
     dotnet workload install maui-ios --version <workload-set-version>
```
  where <workload-set-version> is the workload-set version that corresponds to the Visual Studio 2026 build in use.
- After running a pinned install once, subsequent dotnet workload install commands (for example for ios or other workloads) will use the same workload-set version.
Retry pairing after workloads and Xcode are aligned
- Once the iOS / MAUI workloads are successfully installed and the Xcode version matches what the workload requires, restart Visual Studio 2026 and retry pairing to the Mac.
- If pairing still fails, verify that the Mac has the same .NET for iOS / MAUI workload versions installed (if using local builds on the Mac) and that Xcode is correctly selected and opened at least once.

If the manifest download from https://api.nuget.org/v3/index.json continues to fail, the remaining causes are typically network-related (firewall/proxy/SSL inspection blocking NuGet) and must be resolved so that dotnet workload install can reach NuGet to download the workload manifests.

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