iOS – Run/Debug/Install builds over Wi-Fi

Question

We have iPad and iPhone devices, but short of wires. Is there any way that we can install/debug the builds over Wi-Fi in iOS?

I know the way in Android, but not of iOS.

Solution 1

Now by using Xcode 9 and iOS 11 it is possible to run apps by using Wi-Fi.

Connect the iPhone via USB, go into the device window (Cmd-Shift-2), select your phone, and check the connect via network box.

More thorough instructions with screenshots here

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Pre-Xcode 9 answer:

Over Wi-Fi installing and debugging of applications is not possible in iOS.

But there are some websites where you can upload your builds and then download on device and test it.

Solution 2

(Before you read make sure your running IOS 11 and Xcode 9!) Connect your device (Via USB), once you do go on 'Add Additional Simulators' (See image 2 at the bottom), and tick 'connect via network' (See Image One). Once XCode proccesses this, disconnect the device (via USB) and it should now appear with a globe next to it (See image 2)! Also make sure the device and computer are on the same network!

Image 1

Image 2

Solution 3

Make sure you have at least Xcode 9 or later and a device with iOS 11 or later

1- Open your project on Xcode

2- Plugged in your iPhone with USB cable.

3- Open Window > Devices and Simulators You should see your device as connected devices

4- Select Devices from the top, Select your device from left and Check the “Connect via network” box

5- Now if Xcode can connect to your device via network, you should see a network icon after your phone name

6- Unplug your USB cord

7- Go back to Xcode and Hit the Run button

Solution 4

Using Xcode 9 you can debug over wifi(same network).

Solution 5

Simple Solution: http://diawi.com

Upto Xcode 8 & iOS 10 : Through wifi its not possible.

You just upload your ".ipa" file to this website http://diawi.com & get sort link for that. After that install build by requesting that link in iphone browser.

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From Xcode 9+ & iOS 11+ : Its possible install debug build through wifi.

1. Open your project on Xcode
2. Connect your ios device with USB cable.
3. In xcode menu open Window -> Devices and Simulators or press (Cmd-Shift-2). You should see your device as connected devices.
4. Select your device and enable check box “Connect via network”.
5. Now you can see a network icon next to your phone name. This icon confirms that you can able to run build in wifi.
6. Now run your build through wifi to install build in your ios devices.

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Comments

[muhammedkasva]

it's imposible new version of xcode. This feature is depreceated after xcode 4.3.

[Fattie]

Right - just use testFlightApp.com (now owned by Apple!)

[ctpenrose]

I am so surprised that more developers have not clamored for this. But I guess we sit on our arse and don't need to care whether a cable is plugged in to our iDevice or not.

[D4ttatraya]

Now it's possible with Xcode 9 look at this answer

[Admin]

I Think there was the provision for this in xcode 4.2

[Richard Fu]

2 yrs pass n still no... I wish they can add it, especially for my 12" macbook which doesnt have usb port...

[art-divin]

@indrajeet you can update your answer because of xcode 9

[Jan]

I don't see that option. Is this only possible on an iOS 11 device? I'm currently installing one, so I'll guess I'll find out soon enough!

[Minhal Khan]

Yea, requires the IOS 11 Update

[Jan]

You might want to include that in your answer!

[TZE1000]

Plug in your device, open Xcode, select Window > Devices and Simulators, select the device in the menu, and check "Connect via Network". Once it's connected, a globe-like icon should appear next to the device in the menu.

[Zaporozhchenko Oleksandr]

nice, to build wireless, first I need connect via wire *facepalm

[Matteo Gaggiano]

The question is about HOW to do the wireless connection.

[Arshad Shaik]

It is not working, when i removed usb cable from laptop and tried to run, it is showing error as iphone not connected.