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Trying to clarify that it's not necessary to set these variables, we'll use the system's default Xcode if neither are specified.

…on to choose Xcode.

Trying to clarify that it's not necessary to set these variables, we'll use the system's default Xcode if neither are specified.
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Pull request overview

This PR updates the MSBuild warning text shown when legacy Xcode-selection mechanisms are detected (deprecated MD_APPLE_SDK_ROOT and deprecated settings plist files), clarifying that users only need to set DEVELOPER_DIR/XcodeLocation when they want to override the system-default Xcode.

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  • Reworded W7171–W7174 localized warning strings to better explain default-Xcode behavior.
  • Updated corresponding unit test warning filters to match the revised message text.
  • Updated inline comments in DetectSdkLocation to reflect the new wording.

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File Description
tests/dotnet/UnitTests/Extensions.cs Updates warning-filter string/regex matches to align with the new warning wording.
msbuild/Xamarin.MacDev.Tasks/Tasks/DetectSdkLocation.cs Updates inline comment text for the warnings emitted when deprecated Xcode-selection mechanisms are found.
msbuild/Xamarin.Localization.MSBuild/MSBStrings.resx Rewords localized warning messages W7171–W7174 to clarify Xcode default/override behavior.

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