[!] FirebaseCore requires CocoaPods version | How to Fix the “FirebaseCore requires CocoaPods version >= 1.12.0`” Issue in Flutter

[!] FirebaseCore requires CocoaPods version >= 1.12.0, which is not satisfied by your current version, 1.11.3.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. BEFORE FOLLOWING THE STEPS BELOW, PLEASE CHECK WHICH METHOD IS SUITABLE FOR YOU:

✅ IF YOU INSTALLED COCOAPODS USING BREW OR WANT TO SET IT UP WITH BREW, GO WITH METHOD 2.
✅ ELSE, IF YOU USED GEM (RUBY), FOLLOW METHOD 1.

Method 1: Update CocoaPods Using RubyGem (Traditional)

This method works best if you originally installed CocoaPods using RubyGems. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Your CocoaPods Version

If it shows 1.11.3 or lower, you need to update it. Run the following command:

pod --version

Step 2: Uninstall Old CocoaPods

Run:

sudo gem uninstall cocoapods

If CocoaPods is not installed, skip this step.

Step 3: Install the Latest CocoaPods Version

Now, install CocoaPods 1.12.0 or later:

sudo gem install cocoapods

Verify the installation:

pod --version

It should now display 1.12.0 or later.

Step 4: Update CocoaPods Dependencies

Navigate to your Flutter project’s ios folder:

cd ios rm -rf Pods Podfile.lock pod repo update pod install --verbose

Step 5: Clean and Rebuild the Flutter Project

Go back to the project root:

cd .. flutter clean flutter pub get

Finally, run the app:

flutter run

If this method does not work due to system restrictions on macOS, proceed to Method 2.

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Method 2: Update CocoaPods Using Homebrew (Recommended for macOS)

If your Mac restricts updating CocoaPods via Ruby, Homebrew is the best alternative.

Step 1: Check If Homebrew Is Installed

Run:

brew -v

If it’s not installed, install it using:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Step 2: Uninstall CocoaPods (If Previously Installed via RubyGem)

Run:

sudo gem uninstall cocoapods sudo rm -rf /Library/Ruby/Gems/*/gems/cocoapods* sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin/pod

Step 3: Install CocoaPods Using Homebrew

Run:

brew install cocoapods

Then, verify:

pod --version

It should now be 1.12.0 or later.

Step 4: Reset CocoaPods in Your Flutter Project

Navigate to your project’s ios folder:

cd ios rm -rf Pods Podfile.lock pod repo update pod install --verbose

Step 5: Clean and Rebuild the Flutter Project

Go back to the project root:

cd .. flutter clean flutter pub get

Finally, run the app:

flutter run

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Which Method Should You Use?

Situation	Recommended Method
Installed CocoaPods via gem (Ruby)	Method 1 (RubyGem)
macOS system prevents CocoaPods update	Method 2 (Homebrew)
Fresh install on macOS	Method 2 (Homebrew)

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Conclusion

By following either of these methods, you can successfully update CocoaPods and resolve the FirebaseCore error in Flutter.

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