Building with other Apache Cordova Versions (updated)

VoltBuilder always uses the current default version of the Apache Cordova libraries. However, you can override this to use a different version as needed.

First, to see what version VoltBuilder is currently using, look in the log. You’ll see the platforms, plugins, Apache Cordova and Xcode (if you’re building for iOS) versions.

Cordova Packages:

    cli: 10.0.0
        common: 4.0.2
        create: 3.0.0
        lib: 10.0.0
            common: 4.0.2
            fetch: 3.0.0
            serve: 4.0.0

Project Installed Platforms:

    ios: 6.1.1

Project Installed Plugins:

    cordova-plugin-camera: 4.1.0
    cordova-plugin-device: 2.0.3
    cordova-plugin-dialogs: 2.0.2
    cordova-plugin-geolocation: 4.0.2
    cordova-plugin-native-spinner: 1.1.3
    cordova-plugin-printer: 0.8.0
    cordova-plugin-safariviewcontroller: 1.6.0
    cordova-plugin-screen-orientation: 3.0.2
    cordova-plugin-statusbar: 2.4.3
    cordova-plugin-uniquedeviceid: 1.3.2
    cordova-sqlite-evcore-extbuild-free: 0.12.1

Environment:

    OS: macOS Catalina 10.15.6 (19G73) (darwin 19.6.0) x64
    Node: v12.18.3
    npm: 6.14.7

ios Environment:

    xcodebuild:
Xcode 11.6
Build version 11E708

Notice that it’s using ios 6.1.1 as the platform. That’s the current one.

You can specify a different one. For example, this uses the previous one: (you don’t want to do this: your app will probably not be accepted by Apple)

<engine name="ios" spec="5.1.1" />

Similarly, to use another version of Android, add this line to your config.xml:

<engine name="android" spec="9.0.0" />

Apache Cordova Android 9.0.0 was released on Jun 29, 2020. More info here: https://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2020/06/29/cordova-android-9.0.0.html

What VoltBuilder Does

VoltBuilder converts your web projects into native Android and iOS apps. VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor, so you can add native features to your apps via Cordova and Capacitor plugins.

VoltBuilder's Key features:

• Produces native executables — for easy testing & app store publishing.
• Publish in minutes — VoltBuilder uploads directly to Google Play and the Apple App Store.
• Easily generate certificates — VoltSigner makes Android and iOS certificates. No Mac needed!
• Nothing to install — just head to the Uploads page to get building.
• Nothing to store — we don't keep your passwords, certs, or code in our cloud.
• Always up-to-date — we install and maintain the latest SDKs and tooling so you don't have to.

How to Use VoltBuilder

It's as simple as Upload, Download, Run. Done.

1. Zip your web project.
2. Upload it to our platform.
3. Download the native app or let us deploy it to stores.
4. Run it instantly via QR code or direct link for testing.

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