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iOS Setup

Prerequisites​

  • macOS (required)
  • Xcode installed from the Mac App Store
  • Xcode command line tools: xcode-select --install

Physical device​

  1. Connect your iOS device via USB
  2. Tap Trust when prompted on the device
  3. Verify in Xcode that the device appears

Then confirm MobileCLI sees it:

mobilecli devices

Simulator​

# List available simulators
xcrun simctl list devices available

# Boot a simulator
xcrun simctl boot "iPhone 16"
open -a Simulator

Or boot directly with MobileCLI:

mobilecli device boot --device <simulator-id>

Troubleshooting​

Device not recognized​

  • Update to the latest Xcode
  • Disconnect and reconnect
  • Re-trust the computer on the device

Simulator won't start​

  • Reset the simulator: xcrun simctl erase <device_udid>
  • Verify command line tools: xcode-select --install
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