Can't enter text with XCode 8 beta + iOS 10 simulator

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ForumsContributor OP
Created Jun ’16
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Several of my apps won't accept keyboard entry in the iOS 10 simulator when compiled with XCode 8.


I CAN enter text by popping the visible keyboard and clicking on the letters. But typing using the keyboard doesn't do anything.

Answered by Developer Tools Engineer in 144049022

This is a known issue mentioned in the release notes and impacts some developers the very first time they launch Simulator.app:


See https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/content/releasenotes/DeveloperTools/RN-Xcode/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40001051-CH1-SW3

The simulator’s hardware keyboard might appear disconnected on first launch.

Workaround: Select the “Connect Hardware Keyboard” menu item from the Hardware > Keyboard menu two times.


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Developer Tools Engineer OP
Apple
Jun ’16
Accepted Answer

This is a known issue mentioned in the release notes and impacts some developers the very first time they launch Simulator.app:


See https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/content/releasenotes/DeveloperTools/RN-Xcode/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40001051-CH1-SW3

The simulator’s hardware keyboard might appear disconnected on first launch.

Workaround: Select the “Connect Hardware Keyboard” menu item from the Hardware > Keyboard menu two times.


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ForumsContributor OP
Jun ’16

Perfect, thanks. Emphasize the need to do “Connect Hardware Keyboard” TWICE!

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user55555 OP
Jun ’16

This is a suboptimal solution as it makes the software keyboard disappear as soon as you start typing. I need the keyboard to remain presented to test scroll views that should adjust, etc.

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iDaKing OP
Jun ’16

Try hitting "Toggle Software Keyboard" Command K and it should bring the software keyboard back up while letting the harware keyboard still work. At least that was my experience.

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chris.wickens OP
Apr ’17

I am unable to connect my MacBook keyboard to an iOS 10.3 simulator. I've tried selecting "Connect Hardware Keyboard" many times and it has no effect. Any advice?

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Developer Tools Engineer OP
Apple
Apr ’17

You are likely experiencing https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/70376

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pconor OP
Oct ’17

Restarting the simulator and "Connect Hardware Keyboard" twice did the trick for me.

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