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I build one .ipa after using Xcode archive then distribute as ad hoc Normally I copy this to a real ios device but today it is failing, says "failed to install"

The problem is that using xcode -> window -> Devices and simulators does not show me the running simulator.

I have one running ios simulator but i cannot see it there so don't know how to copy my ipa into it

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Kristi Jorgji
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    Does this answer your question? [How to install ipa file on simulator or real device?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/60458488/how-to-install-ipa-file-on-simulator-or-real-device) – oleksiisedun Aug 17 '23 at 15:53

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It is my understanding that .ipa's are only meant for physical devices. For the simulator I think you need to use the .app file. You might have to unzip something first.

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Mister_CK
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Currently, this is easy to achieve.

Steps

  1. Go to google and type

apple app apple-configurator-2

  1. Then install the app Link to Apple Configurator
  2. Connect your Apple Mobile Device to your Mac Desktop via USB or iCloud (I did it using a cable)
  3. Click on the Device that you wish to install your IPA file enter image description here
  4. Click Add and select Apps from the drop-down enter image description here
  5. Select Choose from my Mac enter image description here
  6. Find the IPA file on your desktop, select it, then click Add
  7. Configurator will display a loading bar, the IPA File will be ready for use on your device once the bar is loaded. enter image description here
  8. Enjoy the app
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