NativeScript / NativeScript/ios

Instant crash on iOS simulator with ns debug ios on Intel MacBook

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Description

Hello,

I am experiencing an issue with NativeScript version 8.9.3.

On my Intel-based MacBook, the application crashes instantly upon launching in the iOS simulator when I run ns debug ios. However, it runs perfectly fine on an M4-based MacBook.

I have tested this with both iOS 18 and iOS 17 simulators, and the result is the same instant crash on the Intel machine.

This leads me to ask: Is running on the iOS simulator on Intel-based MacBooks no longer supported?

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Research direction

Reproduce ns debug ios on an Intel-based MacBook using the iOS 17 and iOS 18 simulators, then compare the behavior with an M4-based MacBook. Determine whether Intel simulator support is intentionally unavailable or identify the cause of the instant crash; the issue is resolved when support status or a reproducible failure cause is documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, javascript
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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