Xcode12 won't let me install simulator runtimes

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Created Sep ’20

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Using: Version 12.0.1 (12A7300)

I want to install pre-iOS14 simulators for testing in Xcode, but when I navigate to Preferences -> Components the "Simulators" list is completely empty.

Has something changed in this version of Xcode? In previous versions, all previous simulators were listed here.

Answered by rshuston in 636893022

Throw the 12.0.1 (12A7300) AppStore download into the trash, and then download the 12.0 (12A7209) release from the Developer Downloads area (all 11.21 GB!) and you'll see the simulators again. Also, pulling up the Developer Documentation directly from the Window menu shouldn't crash the app; this was only an issue with the AppStore download of 12.0, not the full direct download.

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abeulink OP

Sep ’20

I have same problem... I got an empty list after update... I am thinking about to uninstall Xcode and reinstall Xcode.
I have sent feedback to developers of Xcode. You better do it same.
Feedback Assistant

Don't forget to send a screenshot.

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Answer 2

cerihughes OP

Sep ’20

An update on this:

I'm installing Xcode via the AppStore and it's affecting both of my development machines - a mac mini and a macbook air. I tried a full uninstall and reinstall on the macbook air and it didn't fix the problem.

I'll use the feedback assistant too - thanks for the tip abeulink!

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Kris OP

Sep ’20

I’ve run into the same problems.

If you look at the Xcode logs, downloads.developer.apple.com is throwing 403 Forbidden errors.

Either Xcode 12.0.1 is pointed at the wrong server/directories, or the server is misconfigured.

I’ve filed feedback, and encourage everyone to do the same.

Hopefully we’ll see a correction soon.

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Answer 4

rshuston OP

Sep ’20

Accepted Answer

Throw the 12.0.1 (12A7300) AppStore download into the trash, and then download the 12.0 (12A7209) release from the Developer Downloads area (all 11.21 GB!) and you'll see the simulators again. Also, pulling up the Developer Documentation directly from the Window menu shouldn't crash the app; this was only an issue with the AppStore download of 12.0, not the full direct download.

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Answer 5

kevventer OP

Sep ’20

I just installed the Xcode 12.2 Beta 2 and the issue is resolved for me in the beta update.

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AmiBSC OP

Oct ’20

This could be an issue as i faced on my work mac. Make sure your company VPN or any network configuration is not interfering the download from App Store.

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