Quick Fix: In Xcode 15, install iOS SDK 17 and then download the older version you need. Once both versions are installed, you should be able to select the desired destination device and iOS version for your project.
The Problem:
When attempting to select an iOS 15 device as a destination for running an application in Xcode 15, the desired iOS 15 device does not appear as an option. The user has already installed and launched the targeted iOS 15 device, but only iOS 17 destinations are available.
The Solutions:
Solution 1: Install older iOS SDK version
To resolve the issue of Xcode 15 not showing the destination of the iOS 15 device, you can install the iOS SDK version 17 (for Xcode 15) and then download the older version (iOS 15) you need.
Follow these steps to install the iOS SDK version 17 and download the iOS 15 SDK:
1. Open Xcode 15 and go to “Xcode” > “Preferences”.
2. Select the “Components” tab.
3. Scroll down to the “iOS SDKs” section and check the checkbox for “iOS 17 SDK”.
4. Click the “Install” button.
5. Once the iOS 17 SDK is installed, download the iOS 15 SDK from the Apple Developer website.
6. Double-click on the downloaded SDK file to install it.
7. Once the iOS 15 SDK is installed, you should be able to see the iOS 15 device as a destination in Xcode.
Solution 2: Get iOS 15 Device as Destination
To make the iOS 15 device appear as a destination option in Xcode 15, follow these steps:
In Xcode 15, connect your iOS 15 device to your computer.
In the Xcode toolbar, click on the “Devices and Simulators” button.
In the “Devices” section, you should see your connected iOS 15 device listed.
If you don’t see your device listed, click on the “Refresh Devices” button in the toolbar.
If your iOS 15 device still doesn’t appear, click on the “Get” button next to it that says “iOS 17.0 Not Installed”.
This will download and install the iOS 17.0 SDK on your computer.
Once the download is complete, your iOS 15 device should now appear as a destination option in Xcode.
Select your iOS 15 device as the destination and run your app.
Q&A
Why am I not seeing the destination of the simulator ios 15 device?
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You need to install and download the old IOS SDK version you need.
What should I press to make the iOS devices show up?
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Press GET where it says ‘iOS 17.0 Not Installed’.
Video Explanation:
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