Xcode 5 IOS simulator black screen and app install fails

Question

I just updated my xcode to work with ios7. Now whenever I make a new app, even if its set to build for ios7, I get an error in the simulator when running. It says that the i

Answer 1

When simulator open - Go to iOS simulator tab -> reset content and settings.. Work for me.

Answer 2

Deleting the iOS Simulator folder of the iOS version in question in

/Users/xxx/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator

helps, but then you always have to repeat all the settings you made in the simulator (language, for example). Try to press the home button and then delete your app like you do it on a real iOS device. You should then be able to install it again.

This seems to be a known issue.

Answer 3

Make sure any @try and @catch(NSException *exception) {} blocks are not commented or are working properly.

Answer 4

Perhaps this answer will help?

The simulator should be in this folder:

/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneSimulator.platform/Developer/Applications/iOS Simulator.app

Answer 5

This is a version mismatch between your OS X version and your Xcode (iOS simulator) and it seems that you have upgraded your OS X so Xcode needs to be upgraded as well, Check the versions that match with each other.

You need to upgrade your Xcode which will upgrade iOS simulator.

Good Luck,