Create .xib launch screen in Xcode 8

Question

I am trying to create launch screen in an older iOS App using Xcode 8. I need .xib launch screen but Xcode is creating Launch Screen.storyboard. Could anyone suggest please.

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Add your desired launch screen .xib file to your project, and in your General section in "App icons and launch images" subsection select in launch screen file your desired xib file

Creating the xib file (in top menu go to File -> Menu -> File..)

Setting the xib file as launch screen