(iphone) access device's documents directory from mac?

Solution 1:

In Xcode 6 you should open Devices window to download it.

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Solution 2:

You can open Organizer in Xcode and download the documents directory when your device is connected right ?

Solution 3:

I'm going to combine the two solutions together and add screenshots for clarity. This is with Xcode 7.

View/Download App Documents

  1. Open the Devices window through the menu Window -> Devices.
  2. Select your device.
  3. Select your application.
  4. Click the gear button for the options.

View/Download Documents

View/Download/Delete Documents through iTunes


IMPORTANT!!!
If you have documents within a subfolder, you will not be able to see or change them through iTunes.


  1. Select the Info.plist file in the Project navigator.
  2. Click the + button next to any property to add another.
  3. Scroll down the list or type to find Application supports iTunes file sharing.
  4. Change boolean value to YES.
  5. Re-build/install application.

Add file sharing support