Could not receive a message from the device (iPhone)

Question

I built and run an iPhone application on iPod Touch 2.2.1 device, got some problems and made a fix attempt. Now trying to re-build & run the application gives two (2) error popup notes:

Could not receive a message from the device [OK]

Google couldn't find this! The device itself is working happily, I can even launch and use the app I'm trying to install. iTunes looks like it's still connected... What could be the problem?

Solution 1

Restart the iPhone.

Solution 2

Restart your iPhone device. Also, restart Xcode. This worked for me.

Solution 3

Are you using some "cheap" USB cable? This was the cause in my case.

Solution 4

Just got the same message. I fixed it by connecting my iPhone directly to my Macs USB-Port instead of connecting it to a USB-Hub.

Solution 5

I was having the same issue, and it was due to having old WiFi connection settings. I just connect new WiFi in both iMac and iPhone. I never connect via USB. iMac automatically connects to my iPhone and I can debug directly on my iPhone. Sometimes the connection is loose; in that case, I just go to

-> Windows -> Device and simulators -> select my device -> right click -> connect vai IP address.

Just enter an IP address from my iPhone WiFi. For that, just go to --> WiFi of iPhone -> info (symbol) -> IP address.

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