Xcode 5 - “iOS Simulator failed to install application” every time I switch simulators

Question

Using Xcode 5 GM, anytime I switch to the 5.1, 6.0 or 6.1 simulators to test, I get the error \"iOS Simulator failed to install application.\" When I reset the simulator it

Answer 1

if you have already developed project and you used xib to develop views then

X-Code > Inspector Selector Bar > Interface Builder Document > opens in > and change from Xcode Default(5.o) to Xcode 4.6 .

Build and Run your app it will run successfully, if it won't run again then, header over to iOS Simulator - Reset Content and Settings. delete old app from simulator then Run again.

Answer 2

I changed my app name and bundle id midway. I happened to delete the Executable File name in my plist. I changed it back to "${EXECUTABLE_NAME}" (no quotes) and I'm back in business.

Answer 3

When I got this error, the image of the phone actually appeared, but the image of the app I wanted to test did not. Instead, I was on the main page of the phone that shows the apps you have. I fixed this problem by deleting the many icons that appeared on the start screens - about 30 of them. These had been created when I testing apps over the months. So, not saying its a solution, but it started working after I deleted the old app images.

Answer 4

To check your Executable file settng ex.$(EXECUTABLE_NAME) (Project setting - info property page)

Answer 5

Deleting the app in the simulator works for me. just wanted to add that this happen only if I open xib that created in xcode 4.6 If it's other files, this not happen

Answer 6

/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Developer/Xcode/ --> remove all contents of this folder, then simply launch the app from Xcode.