After installing Xcode 6 my devices moved to greyed-out section Ineligible Devices and I can't select them as deploy target: Update: This error occurs in all versions of Xcode 6.x.x . There are so many different reasons causing this problem Check this solution list for more details.

There is a lot of options ( 10 23 29 answers for this question!) , that can cause this error. And no one is 100% solve this issue. Here is summarise of all solutions. First of all: 0. Update to latest Xcode version Most of the reasons, that cause this problem fixed in Xcode version 6.3.1 (6D1002 published April 21, 2015) List of solutions in order frequency of occurrence: The most likely solution: : In Xcode status go to: Menu bar -> Product -> Destination and find your device. It will be listed under Ineligible section Select your device . After you will be able to build and deploy to device! (thanks, @joshstaiger ) If it doesn't work: iOS Deployment Target should be <= of the version of your device. You find this option in Build Settings tab when you click on a target of your project in Xcode. If version is correct - try to restart Mac and iPhone/iPad simultaneously. It resolve this issue in most cases! (thanks, @HoaParis ) Finally if either doesn't work - try to do this magic actions: switch iOS Deployment Target to 8.1 restart Xcode switch back to desired version. Other problems, that cause this issue: Xcode Beta 6.3 does not support iOS 8.2 (and also 8.1). You won't see your iDevice in deploy target list. Use Xcode 6.2 instead of Xcode 6.3 beta in order to debug with an iDevice iOS 8.2 Xcode 6.3 requires Unity 4.6.4 If you're using an older Unity version (e.g. 4.6.3 ) you'll always get your devices in the Ineligible Devices section (thanks, @d4rk ) Also it appears in case of changing name of Xcode project . The fix it - create a new scheme by selecting Manage Schemes > (+) button . (thanks, @dale-moore ) Beta to Release upgrade of Xcode can require upgrading iOS or watchOS from beta to release version. For example, when switching from Xcode 8 beta 6 to Xcode 8 release, watchOS 3 beta is listed as unsupported.

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skywinder

Reputation: 21426

Ineligible Devices section appeared in Xcode 6.x.x

After installing Xcode 6 my devices moved to greyed-out section Ineligible Devices and I can't select them as deploy target:

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Update:

This error occurs in all versions of Xcode 6.x.x. There are so many different reasons causing this problem

Check this solution list for more details.

Upvotes: 321

Answers (30)

skywinder

Reputation: 21426

There is a lot of options (10 23 29 answers for this question!), that can cause this error. And no one is 100% solve this issue. Here is summarise of all solutions.

First of all:

0. Update to latest Xcode version
Most of the reasons, that cause this problem fixed in Xcode version 6.3.1 (6D1002 published April 21, 2015)

List of solutions in order frequency of occurrence:

The most likely solution::
- In Xcode status go to: Menu bar-> Product -> Destination and find your device. It will be listed under Ineligible section
- Select your device. After you will be able to build and deploy to device! (thanks, @joshstaiger)

If it doesn't work:

iOS Deployment Target should be <= of the version of your device. You find this option in Build Settings tab when you click on a target of your project in Xcode.
If version is correct - try to restart Mac and iPhone/iPad simultaneously. It resolve this issue in most cases! (thanks, @HoaParis)
Finally if either doesn't work - try to do this magic actions:
- switch iOS Deployment Target to 8.1
- restart Xcode
- switch back to desired version.

Other problems, that cause this issue:

Xcode Beta 6.3 does not support iOS 8.2 (and also 8.1). You won't see your iDevice in deploy target list. Use Xcode 6.2 instead of Xcode 6.3 beta in order to debug with an iDevice iOS 8.2
Xcode 6.3 requires Unity 4.6.4 If you're using an older Unity version (e.g. 4.6.3) you'll always get your devices in the Ineligible Devices section (thanks, @d4rk)
Also it appears in case of changing name of Xcode project. The fix it - create a new scheme by selecting Manage Schemes > (+) button. (thanks, @dale-moore)
Beta to Release upgrade of Xcode can require upgrading iOS or watchOS from beta to release version. For example, when switching from Xcode 8 beta 6 to Xcode 8 release, watchOS 3 beta is listed as unsupported.

Upvotes: 153

Muhammad Umar

Reputation: 151

Upgrade XCode to ensure that it supports your current iOS version on device.

(In my case, my phone was on iOS 9.1.x) `but XCode version was 7, which supported iOS 9.0 devices)

Upvotes: 2

Duyen-Hoa

Reputation: 15784

With the release of Xcode 6.3.1, check first the Update 5

Verify that "iOS Deployment Target" is <= the version of your iDevice.

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You find this option in "Build Settings" tab when you click on a target of your project in Xcode.

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Then if does not work, try to restart Xcode. Sometimes we have to restart the Mac and iPhone/iPad. Take a look at the Updates below before restarting Xcode
Update: in Yosemite, Xcode 6.0.1 does not support iOS 8.1, you have to update to Xcode 6.1 if you want to debug on iOS 8.1 device, or you will probably have the same problem as described in the topic
Update 2: Xcode Beta 6.3 does not support iOS 8.2 (and also 8.1 - thanks @steveb). You won't see your device in deploy target list. I don't know if other versions are supported.
Update 3. Use Xcode 6.2 instead of Xcode 6.3 beta in order to debug with a device running iOS 8.2
Updated 4 : for Xcode 6.3 (and eventually 6.3 beta if someone use it :) ), if you have this problem, just go to Product > Destination to select your device. Even though it says your device is ineligible, it will still allow you to select it. If your device version is >= target version, the build should work. It must be a bug for Xcode 6.3 in debug with iOS 8.3 (or maybe other iOS version) (thanks @einfach).

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Update 5: Apple released Xcode 6.3.1 that fix the issue of ineligible device. If you have this problem with Xcode 6.3, upgrade to XCode 6.3.1

From Release Notes (Xcode 6.3.1):

Fixed: Devices previously listed as "ineligible for running” erroneously are listed correctly. (20121178)

Upvotes: 493

Edward Tan

Reputation: 954

For iOS 9.1+ devices, the Xcode version should be upgraded to 7.1 (even 7.0x will not work)

Upvotes: 3

ABS

Reputation: 7732

You can try below solutions to run build in your device.

Restart your iOS device (If device is recently updated) and your Xcode.
Make Sure that in build settings "iOS Deployment Target" is <= the version of your iDevice.

Otherwise you can goto - Product > Destination, select your device which would be showing as ineligible device.You will be able to select your device and run your build.

I also came across that if you have the iOS 8.4 then your Xcode doesn't have the SDK for iOS 8.4 due to which devices show as ineligible. To solve this issue

Download Xcode 6.4

Upvotes: 6

zevij

Reputation: 2446

I found the following useful:

Connect to the new device, go to itunes, make sure you sync the device (you might have a certificate issue)
Follow NateJC's advice (i.e. switch devices and switch back again)

Upvotes: 1

Kostub Deshmukh

Reputation: 2952

The most common cause for this issue is Xcode 6.3 and running iOS 8.2 on your device. Xcode 6.3 doesn't install the 8.2 simulator by default. It has the 8.3 simulator installed.

The solution by @joshstaiger works, but it is not a permanent fix. You have to do this each time you want to run the app on your device

The permanent fix is to simply install the 8.2 simulator in Xcode 6.3. Go the Xcode -> Preferences -> Downloads. Install the 8.2 simulator under Components.

Now you will no longer see your device listed under ineligible devices.

Upvotes: 1

us_david

Reputation: 4917

For most people the cause of the problem is probably mismatch between Xcode, device version and app target version.
If versions are not a problem for you, most likely is that the device (iPhone/iPad) has been used with another Mac to copy apps to. This happens particularly more with a team environment where an iDevice can be used between team members. Xcode knows some other developer's Mac has connected to this device, it will show up as "Ineligible". But the previous Mac that connected to it, it will show up as normal.
The quickest work around is as shown by joshstaiger among others:
Go to Xcode ->Product->Destination
Select the ineligible device as target. It should work.

Upvotes: 1

Chinmay Chiranjeeb

Reputation: 61

Tried all possible Updates, with Xcode 6.3, iOS 8.3 and OSX 10.10.3, but didn't got a permanent solution.

Kudos to skywinder,the first option worked!

Upvotes: 1

Daniel

Reputation: 9040

Fixed in Xcode version 6.3.1 (6D1002) published April 21, 2015.

At least the problem magically went away for me after installing this Xcode version.

Upvotes: 1

Javito_009

Reputation: 40

If you have a chance to run any project on the 'ineligible' device from other Mac with Xcode, try it and then reconnect the device to your Mac (without restarting Xcode/Mac).
For me, after doing that, the 'ineligible device' section disappears and my device returns to the normal status.
Hope it helps for someone.

Upvotes: 1

drew..

Reputation: 3584

My answer, perhaps listed already but i did not notice, was simple: I deleted the app in question from the target itself, then fired up Xcode and the target was then available. And yes, i tried most of the other suggestions, and was resorting to activating the target from the Product menu, but that was getting tedious.

Upvotes: 1

apolo

Reputation: 461

My solution was that I had recently upgraded my iOS device to 8.3 and Xcode still didn't recognize it. The fix was to simply upgrade Xcode to 6.3 :)

Upvotes: 4

joshstaiger

Reputation: 1239

Everyone should note that there seems to be a bug in XCode 6.3 (Beta and GM) that is aggravating this problem.

I have iOS 8.3 installed on my device. Setting the build target to iOS <= 8.3 did not help. Nor did any of the other solutions posted.

What worked for me:

Go to the Product Menu > Destination and select your device. It will be listed under "Ineligible", but you will still be able to select it. After doing this, I was able to build and deploy to my device.

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Upvotes: 100

Bharath Vankireddy

Reputation: 932

Please check you device iOS version and your Xcode application build target version. This might be causing the issue.

Upvotes: 1

TheRealRonDez

Reputation: 2807

I'm using the 6.3 Xcode Beta. I had the same issue as above. I restarted my computer and phone but did not work. Simply went to the build target under build settings and changed build target to 8.1. I hope this is fixed in the next released. Make sure that after you change your build setting - you need to restart your device and Xcode!

Upvotes: 1

d4Rk

Reputation: 6683

Ran into the same issue, using Unity3D

=> Xcode 6.3 requires Unity 4.6.4

If you're using an older Unity version (e.g. 4.6.3) you'll always get your devices in the Ineligible Devices section

Upvotes: 2

Michael

Reputation: 2993

My iPad was 8.0, but i had deployment target set to 8.1. I changed the deployment target in build settings, and immediately, the ipad moved out of the "ineligible" category. (I am on Yosemite and XCode 6.1)

Upvotes: 1

chings228

Reputation: 1889

make sure the deployment target version in setting is lower or equal than the iphone version

if the deployment target is 7.1 but the iphone is 7.0.3

you will see that error message

Upvotes: 2

Viper Chill

Reputation: 139

I can confirm that the answer it to upgrade Xcode to 6.1. If you are using Xcode 6.0.x you will not be able to select a device running 8.1. Your deployment targets and OS version should have nothing to do with this.

If your OS version is greater than 10.9.4 I would recommend this. First, un-attaching all devices. Download Xcode 6.1. After opening the new version of Xcode attach your device. You should be good to go.

Another good thing would be to look at the release notes. It's and easy read and gives you a general idea of what still needs to be fixed.

Upvotes: 1

Maksym Gontar

Reputation: 22775

In my case I had to reattach device and when it asks press "Trust this computer", then my device appears available again in xCode

Upvotes: 2

Anona112

Reputation: 3792

Simply deploying to another device and then switching back to the former 'ineligible' device worked here. (saved the hassle of restarting anything)

Upvotes: 2

Allen

Reputation: 6882

My iPhone has updated to iOS8.1. My Xcode version is 6.0.1, and my mac os version is 10.10. When I want to run app in my iPhone, there is a section named Ineligible Devices(OS Version). Then I update Xcode to 6.1 version, solved problem.

Part of Xcode 6.1 release note: Includes SDKS for OS X 10.10 Yosemite, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, and iOS 8.1.

That is, Xcode 6.0.x don't support iOS 8.1.

Upvotes: 4

Laurent Crivello

Reputation: 3931

What worked for me is to install XCode 6.1 (compatible with iOS 8.1)

Upvotes: 13

Guy Lowe

Reputation: 2370

I agree with txulu, changing the deployment target is a ridiculous idea. I need to support devices back at least one version, that is non-negotiable to me.

Restarting my iPhone 5 after updating to iOS 8.1 and Xcode to 6.1 worked for me.

Upvotes: 2

Dale Moore

Reputation: 1013

I had a similar issue and for me I had upgraded to iOS8 and also changed the name of my Xcode project. The fix for me was to create a new scheme by selecting Manage Schemes > (+) button.

After doing this, my list of devices returned.

Upvotes: 16