Xcode 6 Beta iOS 8 Simulator can't access internet

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Just installed XCode 6 Beta to test my app. The iOS 8 Simulator runs and my app successfully installs but the simulator can't access the internet. I try using safari or maps and there is no network connection. If I run the iOS 7 simulator from XCode 6, it connects to the internet perfectly.

I've tried using the steps in this thread but it didn't change anything. (The steps were more if your app doesn't install but I tried anyway.)

I don't have a firewall or little snitch blocking the simulator.

Any other pointers?

Maps doesn't connect to the internet safari no connection

This was already answered here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/25654679/cant-use-http-in-ios-8-simulator — aeu, Oct 09 '14 at 04:42
@aeu Turning WiFi on (and off again) worked for me like posted in [this](http://stackoverflow.com/a/25993357/2471006) answer. — anneblue, Dec 01 '15 at 10:01

score 18 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 23 '14 at 17:44

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I had the same problem. Try to quit the iOS simulator, and then re-build and launch your application. It should work.

answered Oct 23 '14 at 17:44

thinkkevin

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I closed the simulator, cleaned the project (cmd+shift+K) and then ran again and it worked – Andre Cytryn Nov 27 '14 at 17:14

score 17 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 24 '14 at 18:36

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I saw a lot of posts about re-starting the simulator, resetting the simulator settings, etc. I ended up re-installing X-Code, updating to X-Code 6.1, etc, etc. Still didn't have a connection to the network!

What ended up being the solution is I turned off my antivirus (TrendMicro). I had checked all the anti-virus settings before and didn't see any "block process connection". When I turned the whole thing off it solved the problem though.

answered Oct 24 '14 at 18:36

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Charles also does this to me. – GoldenJoe Jan 10 '15 at 05:52
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ESET antivirus does the same thing, thanks for sharing – kraag22 Feb 10 '15 at 09:19
I also had this problem with ESET on Yosemite/Xcode 6, and had to uninstall ESET. However, it seems to run fine on my co-worker's machine which is El Capitan/Xcode 7. – Brett Donald Nov 24 '15 at 01:29
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Avast does the same. – Chanchal Raj May 04 '16 at 02:42

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 12 '14 at 11:18

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I had same error with xCode 6.1 and iOS 8 simulator. What worked for me is I went to settings>developer> and switch on "Allow HTTP Services" option.

answered Nov 12 '14 at 11:18

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Errr, where ? On my iOS 8.1 Simulator, I have a Developer item in Settings, but there's no "Allow HTTP Services" option. I can connect to any external web sites, but not my intranet site. My MacBook can see these sites, but the Simulator (my app, or Safari) can't. It was all working fine until I upgraded to the latest XCode/Simulator... – Mike Gledhill Nov 18 '14 at 10:31
As far as I can tell, that option only refers to PassKit. – Simon Dec 04 '14 at 15:40

score 5 · Answer 4 · answered May 11 '16 at 11:17

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Same problem for avast security on mac, turning of webshield under avast preferences solved it.

Xcode version 7.3.1, ios simulator 8.4

answered May 11 '16 at 11:17

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score 3 · Answer 5 · answered May 12 '16 at 21:29

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Turning off AVAST resolve all errors.

answered May 12 '16 at 21:29

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This worked for me when moving from the 10.0 simulator to 8.1. – JaredH Oct 28 '16 at 16:04

score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 04 '14 at 14:19

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I've had the exact same issue. It's bizare but plugging my Macbook in via an ethernet cable seemed to resolve this. I know it's not perfect but it works.

answered Aug 04 '14 at 14:19

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Thanks Telexx. Unfortunately I have a MacBook Pro with retina that doesn't have an Ethernet port... – mogile_oli Aug 05 '14 at 15:12
Good ol' apple eh? Try forgetting the connection and connecting again. – Alec. Aug 06 '14 at 09:21
I'm also experiencing this issue on an iMac, even after the full release of Xcode 6. Did the ethernet issue require a system restart or other steps? It's weird, I have both iOS7 and iOS8 iPhone 5s simulators up, 1 able to load apple.com and 1 not. Google works fine surprisingly... – TahoeWolverine Sep 23 '14 at 00:45
Hi Tahoe? Are you still running the beta version as I believe a full release of this is out now? – Alec. Sep 23 '14 at 09:19
I still haven't resolved this after installing XCode 6.0.1 and even with 6.1 Seed. I also tried to delete and re-add the simulators. No change. – mogile_oli Oct 03 '14 at 15:18

score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 08 '14 at 17:09

I also use XCode 6.1 GM and git the same issue. My scenario was that during development I connected my MacBook to another WLAN. My Macbook was connected to the internet, but the iOS Simulator not. My solution was to just close the iOS simulator and redeploy the app from xcode.

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Dec 15 '14 at 14:04

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Just simply reset the simulator. Quit and Re-run your app your problem will be gone. It works for me.

answered Dec 15 '14 at 14:04

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score 0 · Answer 9 · edited Jun 01 '15 at 19:51

I had a similar scenario with Mac OS X 10.9.5, Xcode 6.2, Cordova 4.3, iOS 8.3 - Everything worked fine on all platforms except ajax/network access was limited on the IOS simulator.

As suggested by by others, going into the Settings on the IOS emulator and changing "Allow HTTP Services" in the developer submenu opened up all network access and ajax queries/processes came to life.

So try that first!

score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Jul 17 '15 at 09:41

The source control I used is Git. So upon resetting all my local changes and getting the latest solved my problem.

So First thing I would do is Stash all your local changes if you need them. Then reset all your local changes and get the latest Now run the tests.

This worked for me. Hopefully works for you as well.

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