Xcode "Connect via network" is stuck, controls disabled

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Created Sep ’23

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Hi, since a while now, I've noticed that in Xcode 15 (beta 8), my iOS device running iOS 17 (latest beta), I can't seem to disable the setting "Connect via Network" in the Devices and Simulators window. The controls are disabled, and stuck to 'on'. Screenshot 2023-09-08 at 09.56.41.png

I often also have issues with the 'Installing to device' step while development my apps, where a reboot of the iPad is required. My guess is that it gets stuck/confused how it is supposed to deploy and my network setup is a bit complicated due to VPN's, tight WiFi security etc.

Unpairing the device doesn't help with resetting this setting. After unpairing the top-right header (with the Take Screenshot controls etc...) even still shows the details of the unpaired device.

Anyone else has experienced this or know a solution.

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jselikof OP

Sep ’23

I'm seeing the same behavior and haven't found a solution

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hao274 OP

Sep ’23

same here for the official release

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Eyuxin777 OP

Sep ’23

I have temporarily avoided this problem by not connecting to WIFI, haven't found another solution yet.

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foreignfilm OP

Sep ’23

I'm seeing the same issue on Xcode 15.0 (15A240d) when connecting to an iOS 17.0.1 device. iOS 16 devices are unaffected.

This is quite disruptive, as even when my test device is plugged in, Xcode 15 insists on connecting to it via network, which is slow and unreliable.

The only way to force Xcode 15 to use wired debugging that I found was to unpair and re-pair the device. However, that only works while the device remains plugged in — unplugging it re-activates wireless debugging that cannot be disabled, even after plugging the device back in.

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Wizfinger OP

Sep ’23

Same here, Xcode 15 official release and iOS 17.0.2 official release.

Apparently this is intended behaviour, see here: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/737875?answerId=765840022#765840022

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HeGe2 OP

Oct ’23

Same here. Debugging on device is not usable anymore since Xcode 15 + iOS 17. Sent a feedback

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kelin OP

Dec ’23

Same problem. This also leads to watch problem when I constantly see the message "Connecting to Uladzimir’s Apple Watch" then "Waiting Apple Watch to reconnect". I don't have Wi-Fi at home, my phone is used as Hotspot and I believe, that connection to Xcode via Network somehow disrupts the connection with Apple Watch.

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virtual_dario OP

Apr ’24

Any progress here on enabling "Connect via IP Address"?

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