NativeScript / NativeScript/nativescript-cli

Add support for iOS Wifi connections

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feature os: ios
Dominant language
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
In current versions of iOS and xCode you can pair your device using Wifi; meaning you no longer need to use a USB cable. NativeScript can't seem to use this pairing; even thought xcode can.

Describe the solution you'd like
Ability to use WiFi connection for debug/install.

Describe alternatives you've considered
using Xcode. (its a pain, as you have to build via command line first, then use xcode to do everything. Any changes to JS has to be replicated back to the original folder from the platforms copy that xcode is using)

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or specific entry points. Start by locating the CLI's existing iOS debug/install flow and comparing it with Xcode's WiFi pairing behavior. Done means the CLI can use an iOS device over WiFi for debug and installation without requiring the described Xcode workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, javascript
Domain
cli, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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