Xcode 16 Automatically Builds & Runs Simulator While Editing Storyboard

I’m experiencing an issue in Xcode 16 where the app randomly builds and runs in the simulator while I’m designing items in the storyboard.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far to stop this behavior:

  1. Disabled "Show Live Issues" in the General settings
  2. Removed all key bindings related to Build & Run in the Key Bindings settings
  3. Checked for unintentional shortcut triggers, but nothing seems to be causing it
  4. Update XCode from 16.1 to 16.2
  5. Delete Derived Data

Despite these actions, Xcode still automatically builds and launches the simulator at unexpected times, disrupting my workflow.

Is there any setting or hidden configuration that could be causing this? How can I completely prevent Xcode from running the simulator automatically while editing UI in the storyboard?

Would really appreciate any guidance on this!

Xcode 16 Automatically Builds & Runs Simulator While Editing Storyboard
 
 
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