Install app on iphone simulator

Question

How can we install .app file into iphone simulator without having any source code?

Answer 1

Yes, this can be done.

If you open up Finder, and go to /Users/user/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/iOS version/Applications, you will find directories for all the apps installed on the simulator.

Just zip up that top level folder for the app, and have the other user drop it in the same directory. Works like a charm.

NOTE: I think you may have to compile it for that specific version of iOS before sending it over to them.

Source : Is there a way to test iOS builds on simulator without the source code?

Answer 2

There are three simple steps to install .app file on iOS simulator.

STEP 1:Start iOS simulator There are two ways to start iOS simulator

   1. Using XCODE: Open Xcode and navigate to 
      **XCODE => Open Developer Tool => iOS Simulator**

   2: Using Terminal: Type following command in terminal 
      **open -a "iOS Simulator" --args -CurrentDeviceUDID <Device UDID>** 

Note: Do not forget to change the DeviceUDID. You can check the UDID of running simulator by using following command:

xcrun simctl list

The UDID is the alpha numeric value in highlighted box and when simulator will booted it’s status will be “Booted” instead of “Shutdown”.

STEP 2: Installation: When device booted completely, use following command to install .app file in simulator

xcrun simctl install booted

STEP 3: Launch your app : You can launch your app by two ways 1. Tap on the app or 2. Write the following command on terminal

xcrun simctl launch booted