Xcode will run app on simulator but not on device

Question

I receive the following error when trying to run the app on my device.

error: failed to launch \'/Users/michael/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/Build/Pro         


        

Answer 1

This error will manifest whenever the device capabilities described in the Info.plist do not match those of the device.

In my case, I was requesting GPS support and location-services support and trying to test on an iPod touch.