Installing XCode on the XCode iOS Simulator

Download Xcode

• Open Safari on your iOS device and navigate to http://developer.apple.com/xcode/downloads.
• Sign in with your Apple ID.

Install Xcode

• Locate Xcode version 16.2 and download the .xip file.
• Double-click the .xip file to initiate the installation process.
• Move the Xcode application to the Applications folder on your iOS device.

Launch Xcode and Accept the License Agreement

• Open Xcode from the Finder/Applications folder.
• On the Xcode and iOS SDK License Agreement screen, click Agree.
• Xcode and its required components and tools will be downloaded.

Add the iOS Simulator

• Perform these steps only when required iOS version is not available.
• Navigate to Xcode > Settings > Platforms.
• Click the + button and select iOS 18.3 Simulator.
• Click Get to download the iOS 18.3 Simulator.

Configure the Simulator and Install Certificates

• Install the required certificates.
• Install the React Native app on the chosen simulator.