iOS Simulator installed app location in Xcode 6.1
I am trying to locate the actual location of app installed on iOS Simulator. I am using OSX 10.9.4 with Xcode 6.1
Already tried looking Application Support folder but can't find the simulator location. Tried a bunch of different locations as well, but can't find anything. Any ideas where can I find it or where should I look in apple documentation regarding this? Any pointers will be appreciated.
For newer Xcode's (including 6.1) follow below steps to see the installed apps (.app) location >>
- Right click Xcode.app.
- Go to 'Show Contents'.
- Navigate to this part of the file path: Contents > Developer > Platforms > iPhoneSimulator.platform > Developer > SDKs > iPhoneSimulator8.1.sdk > Applications
Here will show all installed .app list.
Besides if you want to install new .app on simulator, just drag and drop .app to this location.
After some more research I figured out that Apple changed it to be inside ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices
Based on the ID of device, we can now go into that folder and find the .app file.
Easiest way: Use SimPholders2. It's a little utility that lets you:
- Access all application folders from status item menu
- Quickly reset app storage by deleting files in Library and Documents (⌃ + Click)
- Detailed information of file size and number of items in app bundle (⇧)
- Launch app directly in iPhone Simulator
