Install iOS SDKs in external SSD?

Hi,

I don't need the iOS SDKs and simulators very often so I want to move them to an external SSD to use the space on my MacBook for other data. How is that possible?

Thanks in advance

Posted on Jul 31, 2025 12:54 PM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on Jul 31, 2025 5:52 PM

I don’t know of a supported way to do that, but they can be deleted and re-downloaded from Apple as needed.

PS: Here is the Xcode forum, one of the forums for app developers: Apple Developer Forums

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MrHoffman

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Jul 31, 2025 5:52 PM in response to L_c__

I don’t know of a supported way to do that, but they can be deleted and re-downloaded from Apple as needed.

PS: Here is the Xcode forum, one of the forums for app developers: Apple Developer Forums

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