Unity iOS Podfile issues

Problem

Sometimes, the Unity External Dependency Manager makes Podfile changes that result in errors on iOS. This can cause various error messages. Here are some examples:

Or:

Or:

Solution

1. Update the Unity External Dependency Manager to at least version 1.2.164.
2. In the Unity External Dependency Manager OS Resolver Settings (Assets > External Dependency Manager > iOS Resolver > Settings), uncheck the Add use_frameworks! to Podfile and Always add the main target to Podfile boxes.

Alternative solution

Remove the following lines from the Podfile:

Then run the following command, which applies your Podfile changes to the project.

The Facebook SDK Unity plugin adds target 'Unity-iPhone' do and end to the Podfile here. You may need to change this code so that you do not have to edit the Podfile again and again. Earlier versions of the Facebook SDK Unity plugin also added use_frameworks! to the Podfile.