Although there are a few ways to emulate Xcode on Windows PC. Technically no! Currently, Xcode is only available for MacOS, hence it cannot be installed on Windows PC. It also provides access to the Apple Developer Program, allowing developers to distribute their apps through the App Store and access other developer resources. Xcode supports multiple programming languages, including Swift, Objective-C, C++, and Python. So, Xcode may be used to assist someone who wishes to create a game or app for the iPhone. Anyone may use Xcode to develop code, test their software, and ensure it functions before sharing it with others. It resembles a special tool that supports those who desire to create their own Apple device games or apps. Select/click simulator from list, which you need to download.A computer program called Xcode helps developers in creating software for Apple products like the iPhone and iPad.That will open 'Component' window (from Xcode > Preferences).

At the end of list, there is an option to add new simulator ' Download Simulator'.

Look at this snapshot to understand flow of above steps:Īnd if there is no simulator/OS version in simulator list, you're looking for,

OS Version: Select OS version from this dropdown listĪ new simulator will be added in your Simulator option list.

Device Type: Select iPad from this dropdown list.

Simulator Name: Enter simulator name here.

Click on '+' icon, on left bottom corner of window.

There are three field in simulator tab.

That will open 'Device & Simulator' window.

At the end of list, there is an option to add new simulator ' Add Additional Simulator'.

Click on Simulator icon and open simulator list.

only the latest revision is kept in the list.)įollow these steps to add a (new) simulator (Xcode 9 onwards) In Xcode, in the Downloads section, start the Simulator download again, it should find the file you downloaded and install it. In case directory ~/Library/Caches/.Xcode don't have download folder then, just click Show package content create Downloads folder, before moving the dmg file. In some cases, we have to remove all *.dvtdownloadableindex files (maybe it doesn't matter, I didn't remove them).

To add iOS Simulator in XCode perform below steps:Īfter download completes, copy this file to ~/Library/Caches/.Xcode/Downloads

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