Xcode 15 does not recognize iPhone 13 Pro Max with iOS 17

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Created Sep ’23

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Hi! Help me, please. I've installed Xcode 15 on MacOS Ventura 13.5.1 and have an issue, that I couldn't solve in a week: Xcode 15 doesn't recognize iPhone 13 Pro Max with iOS 17 - It doesn't show it at all.

What I've found now:

Xcode 14.3.1 recognizes the same iphone.
Xcode 15 beta has the same issue.
Xcode 15 recognizes other devices with 16.4 (iPhone 13 and iPad 8 Gen).
Updated the iphone to 17.0.1, same thing.
Tried Xcode reinstallation, turning on/off developer mode, unpairing, connecting with other USB cables.

Xcode: Version 15.0 (15A240d) iPhone: iPhone 13 Pro Max with iOS 17.0.1 MacOS: Ventura 13.5.1 (22G90)

Xcode 14.3.1: xcode 14.3.1.png

Xcode 15 at the same time: xcode 15.png

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jMac001 OP

Feb ’24

I am facing the same problem. Mac OS 13.6.4 (22G513) Xcode 15.0.1 iOS 17.2.1. Apple M2 Max. Eversince the update from iOS 16, Xcode is not recognizing the device. I tried renaming developer folder. Turning off wifi Turning off on developer mode and doing restart. It might be something to do with vpn. Disconnected still no luck. None has worked. Really disappointed.

brandon272 OP

Mar ’24

Experiencing same issue. Have wasted hours. Have no idea what to do. Tried all of the above suggestions, tried different solutions I found in other threads, nothing.

Raycho01 OP

Apr ’24

Here's a solution that worked for me. A little context: I have Sonoma 14.4.1, Xcode 15.3 and iOS 17.5. The iPhone is not being recognized in Manage Run Destinations nor as a build target.

So, after I tried all the proposals here and from other forums, like clean builds, derived data delete, restart of all devices, use different cables and ports, turning off VPN and etc. The thing that got it solved for me is turning off the Wi-Fi of the phone and the laptop, then restarting both.

Do all that clearing stuff mentioned above (just in case).
Connect the iPhone to the Mac with cable.
Turn off the Wi-Fi on both iPhone and Mac.
Restart both devices and before enabling Wi-Fi, open Xcode and try to plug and unplug the phone until you see it in the list.

Developer Tools Engineer OP

Apple

Jun ’24

A restrictive VPN configuration prevents communication with the device, see https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technotes/tn3158-resolving-xcode-15-device-connection-issues

If you don't use a VPN, does the Xcode Devices & Simulators window show the iOS 17.x device? If it is present are there any error messages shown when the device is selected? Does this command show the iOS device: devicectl list devices

isabostan OP

Jul ’24

I had same issue, I tried install older version of simulators 16.4 but it did not worked on Xcode. After quite search noting changed. Then I opened terminal type "sudo reboot". It is working now. I hope it may help.