The Simulator can't be launched because it is already in use

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Kukula Mula picture Kukula Mula · Mar 8, 2014 · Viewed 34.1k times · Source

I'm working with xcode 5, and often get The Simulator can't be launched because it is already in use. when it's not running or open (i.e. after i do: quit simulator).

I stopped the application & don't have any other project that is open, running or using the simulator (please avoid these kind of suggestions).

this happens after i get and exception.

how can I "free" the simulator process without having to reboot my computer (right now that is the only solution i found) I've tried:

  1. simulator -->services-->a reset content and settings
  2. closing xcode and re-opening
  3. xcode --> developer toos --> simulator -->(open the simulator) quit simulator
  4. Activity monitor --> (the simulator is closed so nothing here to force close)

also the exception is not getting caught in any of my try catch so i wondering if which tool from the developer instrument can help me figure out what is wrong.

Answer

Dharmbir Singh picture Dharmbir Singh · Apr 9, 2014

I got the solution..

  1. First of all quit your simulator.
  2. And then quit and restart Xcode.
  3. And then run your project.

I hope it will help you...

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