iOS Question Problem hosted Mac Builder

[toro1950]

Hello, on August 8, 2025, I purchased B4i and hosted Mac Builder, since yesterday I noticed that I can no
longer generate any App. When I try I get this message: Communication error: ConnectFailure.
I read in a post by Erel that a builder was deactivated.
Hosted builder #2 was taken offline. It did a good service for 5 years.
What should I do to get the most out of B4I? Do I need to purchase the new 10.1 version?
Can anyone help me?

 

[aminoacid]

Do I need to purchase the new 10.1 version?

Yes, If your license has expired.

 

[toro1950]

aminoacid i don't think it's expired, I bought B4i in August last year, much less than a year

 

[aminoacid]

aminoacid i don't think it's expired, I bought B4i in August last year, much less than a year

There are two options when purchasing B4I. One with 2 year updates (ENTERPRISE) and one with 2 month updates (STANDARD) included. You may want to check your receipt and see which one you purchased. If you purchased the 2year option then you should have already received an email with the update instructions. If you did not receive the email then you should contact [email protected]

 

[toro1950]

aminoacid i purchased the one-year B4i version and the one-year hosted Mac Builder Service. From what I can tell, the hosted Mac Builder Service no longer works, unless I'm mistaken. Before my post i contacted [email protected] then wrote this post hoping to get an explanation before they responded, but I still haven't received an email explaining this. Before purchasing the new version, I'd like some clarification on this matter. I hope Erel responds to this post or sends me an email as soon as possible.

 

[Erel]

All mails are answered in less than a day. If you didn't see the reply then it was probably flagged as spam.

Important thread about the hosted builder: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/hosted-mac-builder-announcements.52265/

Bottom line: the hosted builder works as usual but no longer supports B4i versions prior to v10.0.

 

[toro1950]

Thanks for your reply, Erel. Since the hosted builder will last another 6 months (purchased on August 8, 2025),
which version should I buy? The $59 one or the $85 one? If I buy the $85 one,
will the hosted Mac Builder expire for another year? I have a mini mac. If I wanted to use it as hosted, what should I do?

 

[Erel]

If I wanted to use it as hosted, what should I do?

When you buy B4i, you receive a link to the Mac builder and libraries. Follow these instructions: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/local-mac-builder-installation.46402/#content

The $59 one or the $85 one? If I buy the $85 one,
will the hosted Mac Builder expire for another year?

It will be extended. Please send me an email after purchase and I'll make sure that it is configured properly.