Xcode can't build to physical iPad

Asked Jun 20 '19 at 12:10

Active Jun 20 '19 at 12:51

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I have been able to build my projects to my iPad air as recently as last week, however, after I tried to turn on connect via network it seems that either the iPad or Xcode has entered a corrupted state.

When connected to Xcode -> window -> devices and simulators This message <device name> is busy: Preparing debugger support for <device name> will never go away.

When trying to build the project while usb cable is attached:

But it will never finish...

Xcode Version: 10.2.1 (10E1001)

iPad air model: MD788KN/A

iPad Software version: 12.3.1

I have tried rebooting the iPad without any change in behavior, I have also tried to reset all settings Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset All Settings still no change in behavior.

I have an iPhone 5, another iPad air + an iPad pro frequently connected to my machine with this instance of Xcode. Neither of these devices have any troubles connection or building.

EDIT: and btw, tried the solution from here: Xcode 9 "iPhone is busy: Preparing debugger support for iPhone"

this have been going on for a few days now. waiting 10-15 more minutes will not help.

Some times after rebooting iPad and restarting Xcode I will get past the "waiting for debugger" but instead I will see this error Even though I have unlocked the device... iTunes even acknowledge it as unlocked and are able to look into the device. Xcode on the other hand still believes that is is locked.

edited Jun 20 '19 at 12:51

asked Jun 20 '19 at 12:10

Rasmus Puls

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Can you build tethered? – matt Jun 20 '19 at 12:13
Sorry, what do you mean by that ? – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 12:17
I mean not wireless, with Build Via Network turned back off. – matt Jun 20 '19 at 12:32
Oh right. Nope unfortunately not. Have tried to disable the "connect via network" option and build through the cable but it never finishes waiting for debugger support – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 12:39
Hmm, I would try deleting the mobile device support files. – matt Jun 20 '19 at 12:43
I will give that a try. Do you happen to know where I would find these files on a Mac ? – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 12:45
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I was thinking of the ones in _~/Library/Developer/Xcode/iOS Device Support_. – matt Jun 20 '19 at 12:51
Yep. That did the trick! Thanks – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 13:00
Hmm. You didn’t find that suggestion anywhere? Maybe I should give it as an answer? – matt Jun 20 '19 at 13:01
This solution was not it the thread I referred to - and not on the first 2 pages on google results based on my search. Please provide it as an answer. – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 13:04
Ok answered it on the other question, https://stackoverflow.com/a/56686640/341994, so as not to multiply duplicates unnecessarily. – matt Jun 20 '19 at 13:06
Agreed. Will upvote it on the orignial thread – Rasmus Puls Jun 20 '19 at 13:07
And let’s delete this one please. Thanks. – matt Jun 20 '19 at 13:17

Xcode can't build to physical iPad

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