Simulator
iOS, watchOS and tvOS Simulators are great ways to test your apps without using an actual device. Here we will talk about working with Simulators.
Launching Simulator
Section titled “Launching Simulator”You should go to Xcode -> Open Developer Tool:
Using “Simulator”, you could run iOS and tvOS, but “Simulator (Watch)” will only run watchOS.
3D / Force Touch simulation
Section titled “3D / Force Touch simulation”Go to Hardware -> Touch Pressure:
To simulate a normal press, use Shift-Command-1 and a deep one, Shift-Command-2.
If your MacBook has a Force Touch trackpad, you could use your trackpad force to simulate 3D / Force Touch.
Change Device Model
Section titled “Change Device Model”Go to Hardware -> Device:
Navigating Simulator
Section titled “Navigating Simulator”Home button
Section titled “Home button”You should use Shift-Command-H to have an animation when closing an app.
To lock the device, use Command-L.
Rotation
Section titled “Rotation”Use Command with arrow keys.
Remarks
Section titled “Remarks”Different Types of Simulators
Section titled “Different Types of Simulators”- iOS Simulator
- watchOS Simulator
- tvOS Simulator
- Touch Bar Simulator
There is no simulator for macOS, because Xcode is run on macOS and whenever needed, it will run the apps native.
Getting Help
Section titled “Getting Help”You could always visit Simulator help at Help -> Simulator help:
