How to debug WKWebView for iOS application that has been archived and set to be debug in a real device?

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Created Sep ’18

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I can debug WKwebview's js content with Safari inspector when I run the project into a real device, but Safari can't find any inspectable appliction when I try to debug the archived app that has been set to be debug. By the Way, I have set the deivce's Web inspector enable.

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harish_p_ab OP

Jul ’22

Debug WKWebview is not possible until run the application from Xcode, even for archive with debug (build configuration ) won't help.

refer below link https://blog.vuplex.com/debugging-webviews

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FlyingSwallowStudio OP

Jan ’24

I am now fixing the old react native app, and I found that even when I run it by Xcode, the safari does not show anything at the develop menu, however it is ok before, I guess maybe the bug from ios 17 ?

I do not know the real reason, a little stuck at this point

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AKosmachyov OP

Mar ’24

To enable the web inspector for WKWebView with iOS 16.4+ you need:

Device - Settings - Safari - Advanced - Enable Web Inspector
In code enable flag webView.isInspectable = true for WKWebView

Enabling inspecting content in your Apps

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