How to change the IOS version in Xcode 13 simulation

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Created Apr ’22

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I have version 15.4, but I would like to change it to another one, for example, 12. In the settings I can only select 15.4. I also wanted to know if this simulator completely imitates an iPhone, or does it just look like an iPhone, and takes all the insides from a mac?

Answered by robnotyou in 709650022

To add a new simulated device, with a different version of iOS

From Xcode:

Window > Devices and Simulators > Simulators
Click the "+" (at the bottom-left)
Enter a new "Simulator Name"
Choose "Device Type"
Choose "OS Version"...
...if necessary, "Download more simulator runtimes...", and choose the versions of iOS that you want)
Click "Create"

The simulator acts like an iPhone (or iPad).
It's a very accurate simulation, but of course some features are not available (like the on-device cameras)

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Apr ’22

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To add a new simulated device, with a different version of iOS

From Xcode:

Window > Devices and Simulators > Simulators
Click the "+" (at the bottom-left)
Enter a new "Simulator Name"
Choose "Device Type"
Choose "OS Version"...
...if necessary, "Download more simulator runtimes...", and choose the versions of iOS that you want)
Click "Create"

The simulator acts like an iPhone (or iPad).
It's a very accurate simulation, but of course some features are not available (like the on-device cameras)

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