Xcode fails to get the task for process XXX. How do I solve this? (iPhone SDK 4.0)

Question

I have the following error when I try to run a new project on my ipod:

Error launching remote program: failed to get the task for process 312.
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Answer 1

After Xcode 5.0 tried and failed (it hung) to update certificates, ... which it suggested me to do. All I did then:

• Restart Xcode 5.0
• Open Window > Organizer
• Select Devices at the top
• Select my device (which had a green bullet)
• Click the (+) Add to Member Center at the bottom and follow the few simple steps

Answer 2

There is also a case that your error would happen.

If an app with same Bundle Identifier is launched at background ( probably an App Store version ), Xcode debugger will not know which App it should attach to. To solve it, remove/uninstall the App Store version, and click Run in Xcode again.

The same story can apply if you once build the app with a bundle id then you changed the project bundle id and still kept both app versions. make sure you remove the old one.

Answer 3

This error happens when you have set Distribution Provisioning profile in code signing. Change it to Developer Provisioning Profile, then it will work. Worked for me for Xcode SDK 4.5.