Since xcode 9 came out the simulator scale is broken. 1st time you launch a new device it is 100%, you can change it once to 50% and then that's it. Can't get back to 100%, can't set anything else. Command + 1/2/3 doesn't work and Window/Scale options are disabled. I need to get 100% back to take screenshots of iPad 12.9 device for AppStore images. Help!
Simulator scale can't be changed (xcode9)
Uncheck "Show Device Bezels" then the 100% will not be grayed out.
Still doesn't work...
Still doesn't work if you disable bezel: https://imgur.com/a/CCas2
it worked for me, but needed to reboot Mac after removing the plist.
Thanks!
I have found a way to solve this.
1. Uncheck Window -> Show Device Bezels
2. Click Window -> Zoom
3. Check Window -> Show Device Bezels
Thanks John! Mostly fixed the problem.
> 2. Click Window -> Zoom
I don't know why, but I have to do this in landscape. Then the 100% menu item became selectable. (I'm on 27-inch 5K)
The same happened with me on my 13" mac. Scale 100% appears back if you unckeck Window->Show Device Bezels.
The trick is to check Window > Show Device Bezels, and you'll get 100% resolution and screen shots.
Just changed my app to swift4 in Xcode 9. Didn't know what I should cooperate to fix the issue. (I tried above, some of them work temporarly. didn't work for a perminant solution)
This is clearly a bug and another case of Apple releasing untested/unstable code with a glaringly obvious and reproducible regession into a production release. It's a shame that we have to be identifying work arounds to irresponsible regressions that Apple is introducing into software they tell us is "stable". High Sierra is another perfect example of this.
The removal of the plist allowed me to get back to 100% screen size but I still can not adjust back if I switch to 50%. I can at least get the correct screensize I need now. Thanks everyone!
I am having the same issue and nothing is fixing it 😟 I have 50% and actual size options on scaling window, but the 100% 200% are greyed out and can't be used. I don't know what to do because I need to get all the screenshots for sticker packs for iPad 12.9" I tried using my iPad pro to take pictures, but the size was way too big and the quality wasn't that great. I guess I'm at the mercy of Apple (scary thing) waiting for a patch update so I can make money in the app store. UGGG!!! #Frustrated
Disable "Show Device Bezels"
Doesn't always work, as noted in earlier posts. Only way that worked for me was to delete ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iphonesimulator.plist, and quit the simulator and restart it.
Hi FlatDog,
I went into my Library/Preferences and the com.apple.iphonesimulator.plist is not there. I tried with simulator running and without and still not there. Is there any other name? I tried uninstalling, restarting Mac and then installing Xcode again and it's still the same issue. I think I might be out of luck and options here. lol! Thanks for your time and help 🙂
~Mark
iTen: thanks for responding, but the Disable "Show Device Bezels" doesn't work. I tried it already!
The file / folder was hidden for me by default.