Can't launch a cordova ios app on device or simulator

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Can't launch a cordova ios app on device or simulator

Using Xcode 5.1.1

I have a cordova-based iOS app, which used to work just fine both in simulator and on an attached device. I would press the "run" button, and it would launch on a selected target. All was good.

However, after seemingly not really changing anything, I can't get the application to launch, at all. It builds just fine, other than a few warnings (which were also present before), there are no issues that I can see. After building, nothing happens. I see a "build succeeded" message, and nothing else. The app doesn't launch on a device, nor does it launch on a simulator.

I'm pretty much at loss as to what to do. I've read through every stackoverflow post that's even remotely related, I've reset the simulator, etc etc, but nothing seems to work. I've reinstalled Xcode, but that didn't help.

I can create a new project from Xcode, and that launches just fine. So it's something in my project, but I'm not sure what to look for.

Any suggestions?

Posted on Apr 22, 2014 6:38 PM

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grigoryk Author

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Apr 22, 2014 6:46 PM in response to msuper69

I'm not sure if this has anything to do with cordova specifically. My guess is that something in the build settings or general project settings is misconfigured, but nothing looks out of place to me, and I'm not sure what to look for specifically as I don't have much experience using xcode or developing for ios.

I am using Xcode to build/launch an app, and develop bits of it, so I'm don't believe the question is misplaced.

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msuper69

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Apr 22, 2014 6:50 PM in response to grigoryk

No. Use Xcode and Objective-C only and come back if you still have a problem.

Using non-Apple development tools adds complexity to problem solving that can be avoided by learning Objective-C and writing apps the way Apple intended. Shortcuts like Cordoba, PhoneGap, etc. often are not updated in a timely fashion and cause problems.

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msuper69

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Apr 22, 2014 6:40 PM in response to grigoryk

You should check on the Cordova support forums first as these forums are intended for apps built using Apple's development tools. That's why it's always best to use Apple's tools only.

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grigoryk Author

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Apr 24, 2014 3:49 PM in response to grigoryk

"Solved" by re-creating the project from scratch, configuring all of the bits and pieces, etc.

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