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I upgraded my iPad device OS version recently to 5.1.1 (9B206). From that my Xcode is not detecting my device. Am just getting iOS Device and simulator options in my Xcode. But am getting my device in older version of Xcode and iTunes. For this i updated my MAC OS version to 10.7.4 and Xcode version to 4.3.3. But still am facing the same problem. Now how to make my Xcode to detect my device?

Creon answered 4/9, 2012 at 10:58 Comment(3)
I just had the same problem after updating my iPad 2 to iOS 6.1.3. The problem turned out to be that my version of xcode wasn't the most recent version, so it didn't have the SDK I needed to develop for 6.1.3. – Singleminded
Had this issue with Xcode 9.4.1 and an iPhone 7 with iOS 11.4. After trying everything in the answers here I restarted the iPhone and that worked. – Robbynrobe
Today it took me a while to understand why my newly installed Xcode did not recognise my iPad. I just needed to read the logs though. "This iPad runs 14.2. To run on this device, please update to a version of Xcode that supports iOS 14.2. " Turns out that I am using a beta iOS version on the iPad. Worth checking this. – Peralta
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Open the Organizer in Xcode, go to devices, find your device and click the option to use for development

Lani answered 4/9, 2012 at 11:29 Comment(3)
You might also need to right click and then choose "Add to member center" – Intestinal
I can't find the devices option in the organizer. – Dwanadwane
Is the screen under "Window -> Devices and Simulators" the same thing this was referring to? I don't see my iPad in there either anyway – Dietrich
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This Worked for me.

  • Quit Xcode.
  • Disconnect the device.
  • In a terminal window, type: sudo pkill usbmuxd (it will be restarted again automatically)
  • Restart Xcode
  • Connect the device

Your device should now be visible again in Xcode!

Lesh answered 20/6, 2016 at 16:47 Comment(4)
additionally plugged into another USB port worked for me – Ascension
It's been 6 years and this is still the answer. – Elba
Welcome to 2023. "The bug fix just works", unlike Apple products. – Armanda
Don't forget to turn off VPN! – Arose
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I just plugged into another USB port and it detected by device.

Bertrando answered 18/5, 2017 at 9:0 Comment(1)
Same here: Some of the USB Posts at my USB-C Hub are only for power supply – Omer
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Open the Organizer in Xcode, go to devices, find your device and click the option to use for development

Lani answered 4/9, 2012 at 11:29 Comment(3)
You might also need to right click and then choose "Add to member center" – Intestinal
I can't find the devices option in the organizer. – Dwanadwane
Is the screen under "Window -> Devices and Simulators" the same thing this was referring to? I don't see my iPad in there either anyway – Dietrich
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In another case, check the "iOS Deployment Target" in "Build Settings", if the target iOS version number is great than the version of device, then the device will not show in the list.

Say that, the "iOS Deployment Target" == 7.0, and the version of device is 6.0, to solve the problem by change the "iOS Deployment Target" to 6.0 or lower.

Chlorella answered 4/4, 2014 at 2:35 Comment(0)
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I beat my head against this problem for hours before I realized that the problem was being caused by NordVPN.

Underdog answered 18/10, 2023 at 12:32 Comment(2)
And ExpressVPN for me – Creatinine
This was it for me, restarting my mac was fixing it but it was because my VPN would be logged out when I did it – Apterous
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If the chosen answer still does not work for you try this:

  1. Select the project in project explorer
  2. Select the target on the main window
  3. Select Build Settings
  4. Select Deployment
  5. Select iOS Deployment Target. Change it to the version of your device. (e.g. iOS 5.1)
Thrash answered 31/8, 2014 at 22:31 Comment(0)
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I was also faced the same issue in Xcode, my device was not detected after update the Xcode latest version(7.3.1)

Done so many things what suggested in the web-search but still the device was not detected.

Finally, I just quit and open the Xcode my device was detected(oh my bad).

Estelaestele answered 30/5, 2016 at 7:11 Comment(0)
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This SO answer solved it for me https://mcmap.net/q/356037/-iphone-constantly-disconnecting-while-working-in-xcode .

sudo killall -STOP -c usbd

did the magic.

Well later I had to unplug/plug in again at occasions, but that 'killall' really solved the original issue.

Communal answered 31/5, 2021 at 15:9 Comment(2)
This also worked for me. It's quicker than a reboot. – Myatt
After resetting usbd, xcode announced the code was already running on my phone and asked me if I wanted to replace it. When I said yes, it then announced it had to fetch symbols and went away for a couple of minutes. It then ran my code. So perhaps, had I checked my phone and had seen the code was running, killed it and then attempted to set it as Xcode's destination, that might have sufficed. – Myatt
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Most recently, Xcode 8.3 and iOS 10.3 seems to have more security around Xcode accessing the iPad/iPhone. My sequence:

  • Rebooted the machine,
  • Attached the iPad,
  • Gone through a "trust this computer" security cycle on both iMac and iPad
  • Xcode can now see the device
Ferroconcrete answered 30/3, 2017 at 17:30 Comment(0)
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In my case, restarting Mac worked and no other solution.

Luttrell answered 2/12, 2017 at 18:28 Comment(0)
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Recently (2022) I've noticed that the iPad prompt to "Trust this Computer" won't appear unless using an Apple USB-C cable. Apple reps assure me they aren't doing any funny business here, but I have tried every cable I can find, including several thunderbolt 3 and 4 cables and Anker cables. Worth trying an Apple cable if still having problems.

Philanthropic answered 22/1, 2023 at 18:43 Comment(0)
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Sometimes restarting Xcode helps. Give it a shot.

Detective answered 21/7, 2016 at 16:33 Comment(0)
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I updated my iPad (it's in Settings -> General -> Software Update, near the top) and restarted my computer and Xcode sees it now.

Dietrich answered 7/6, 2021 at 17:46 Comment(0)
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FWIW I tried all the tips in this thread and nothing would work: from reboots, command line statements, unplugging, different USBC ports, etc. I also tried something not mentioned here (yet) by going to "Settings > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy" ... however even this didn't work.

Later on in the evening I was in a different room of the house and out of nowhere I got the "Trust This Computer" prompt on my iPad. I of course tapped "Trust" or whatever and then magically my Mac laptop finally sees my iPad.

I realize I'm not really giving a helpful tip/fix here - just sharing how things went for me in case anyone finds useful.

iPad: iOS 13.4.1 | Macbook laptop: OSX 12.3.1

Spindell answered 5/5, 2022 at 17:4 Comment(0)
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In mac OS Ventura - try settings -> Privacy -> Allow accessories to connect.

Hydromancy answered 1/3, 2023 at 9:37 Comment(0)
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As of 2024, this is what worked for me after trying all above answers to not work.

  1. Quit Xcode, detach iPhone device with cable.
  2. Turn off internet and disconnect vpn.
  3. Launch Xcode with your project.
  4. Go to devices and simulators. And click on plus sign in devices tab.
  5. Connect to your same network as iPhone.
  6. Now connect your iPhone device from a different type c port now.
  7. You should trust again popup.
  8. Follow the steps to enable developer mode.
  9. Go to privacy security and now you should see developer mode. Restart while being attached.
  10. Allow Trust again and enter your pin.
  11. Xcode should be happy now.
Weak answered 29/4 at 5:30 Comment(1)
thanks! my work vpn prevented me to connect :) – Crypto
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Just simple, close the project on your XCode. Just right-click on the XCode in the taskbar and give a quit option. After open the XCode from the directory, it will detect your device. It also work on Xcode version 11.2.1

  1. close your project or XCode.
  2. Give Right click on the Xcode in MAC tabbar and give the Quit option.
  3. Reopen the project from your finder(project place).

The device will be automatically detected.

Pylle answered 5/3, 2019 at 5:57 Comment(0)
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What I tried?

  1. Tried clearing trusted computer.
  2. Tried restarting mac.

How it worked?

  1. I had my iphone connected to the mac via cable, disconnected it.
  2. Disconnected the ipad and reconnected in different USB - C port in my mac and there I see the sneaky popup with Trust this computer.
Karisakarissa answered 28/12, 2023 at 6:19 Comment(0)
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Restarting the iPhone/iPad did the trick, when connecting the cable, the "Trust this computer" alert appeared finally.

Tinny answered 22/3 at 17:57 Comment(0)
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Open the Windows in Xcode, go to devices. If Device is visible in Left side, Right click and select "Show in Destination Menu".

Enjoy..

Strangle answered 14/8, 2015 at 6:34 Comment(1)
What "Windows"? I see the "Window" menu item when I'm in Xcode. – Lemures

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