iOS – Run/Debug/Install builds over Wi-Fi

Question

We have iPad and iPhone devices, but short of wires. Is there any way that we can install/debug the builds over Wi-Fi in iOS?

I know the way in Android, but not of iOS.

Answer 1

Make sure you have at least Xcode 9 or later and a device with iOS 11 or later

1- Open your project on Xcode

2- Plugged in your iPhone with USB cable.

3- Open Window > Devices and Simulators You should see your device as connected devices

4- Select Devices from the top, Select your device from left and Check the “Connect via network” box

5- Now if Xcode can connect to your device via network, you should see a network icon after your phone name

6- Unplug your USB cord

7- Go back to Xcode and Hit the Run button

Answer 2

(Before you read make sure your running IOS 11 and Xcode 9!) Connect your device (Via USB), once you do go on 'Add Additional Simulators' (See image 2 at the bottom), and tick 'connect via network' (See Image One). Once XCode proccesses this, disconnect the device (via USB) and it should now appear with a globe next to it (See image 2)! Also make sure the device and computer are on the same network!

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Image 2

Answer 3

Now by using Xcode 9 and iOS 11 it is possible to run apps by using Wi-Fi.

Connect the iPhone via USB, go into the device window (Cmd-Shift-2), select your phone, and check the connect via network box.

More thorough instructions with screenshots here

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Pre-Xcode 9 answer:

Over Wi-Fi installing and debugging of applications is not possible in iOS.

But there are some websites where you can upload your builds and then download on device and test it.

Answer 4

Wireless debug requires Xcode 9 or later and iOS 11 or later. Check this link. Here are detail steps to connect device for wireless debugging.

Answer 5

To activate a Wireless Debugging for iOS device to Run|Debug|Install your builds over Wi-Fi, you need to take six steps:

1. Connect a device via USB cable to the Mac with macOS 10.12.4+ and Xcode 9+ installed.

2. Launch Xcode.

3. Press Shift-Command-2 or go to Window-Devices and Simulators menu.

4. In the Devices tab select the devices from the Connected section.

5. Select the Connect via network checkbox (and wait for a few minutes when it's finished).

6. Disconnect USB cable.

This Network icon in the left panel means – Wireless Debugging is OK.

On iPhone go to General–Device Management–Application to trust and press TRUST.

Now you can Run | Debug | Install your builds over Wi-Fi.

Answer 6

Requirements: iOS 11 and XCode 9, iOS device and computer on same wifi network. Connect your device with USB Cable, launch Xcode, then on Xcode menu, choose: Window->Devices and Simulators. Choose device and check "Connect via network". Now you can disconnect USB and develop on device using wifi. ScreenShot