How do I reset the Simulator in Xcode 9

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I'm trying to reset it. In Xcode 8 we went to "Simulator -> Reset Content and Settings". I don't see that in Xcode 9 and need to wipe my simulator.

Gandalf458 · Accepted Answer · 2020-05-01T14:37:41.267

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I found it. It is now under "Hardware -> Erase All Content and Settings"

Edit: In Xcode 11 it is now under "Device -> Erase All Content and Settings"

edited May 01 '20 at 14:37

answered Sep 22 '17 at 20:48

Gandalf458

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I'm using Xcode 9.2 and I don't see a "Hardware" tab. – Attila Feb 22 '18 at 19:15
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@Attila It's in the Simulator's menu tabs, not Xcode's. – Gandalf458 Feb 22 '18 at 23:00
Do I have to do this for each simulator instance or only once for all simulators? – testing Feb 10 '20 at 17:09
You'll have to do it for each simulator. – Gandalf458 Feb 10 '20 at 19:29

score 8 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 22 '18 at 06:03

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Xcode 9.4

You need to click on Simulator first. Hardware > Erase All Content and Settings. This will reset the simulator. Wait for a minute for the Simulator to rebuild.

answered Nov 22 '18 at 06:03

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Do I have to do this for each simulator instance or only once for all simulators? – testing Feb 10 '20 at 17:08

score 6 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 30 '20 at 20:03

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Xcode 11.4

The simulator app no longer has the Hardware menu. It is now the Device menu.

Device > Erase All Content and Settings

answered Apr 30 '20 at 20:03

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