I am unable to download the iOS 26.1 Simulator Runtime through Xcode 26.1 on macOS 26.1 (Build 25B78).
Issue Details:
When attempting to download via Xcode Settings → Platforms, the download fails with error code 41 (DVTDownloadableErrorDomain) and error code 60 (MADownloadCannotConnectToHost)
The error message states: "Failed fetching catalog for assetType (com.apple.MobileAsset.iOSSimulatorRuntime), serverParameters ({RequestedBuild = 23B80;})"
I receive HTTP 403 Forbidden when accessing mesu.apple.com/assets/
Steps Attempted:
Downloaded via Xcode Settings → Component → iOS 26.1 Simulator
Tried command line: xcodebuild -downloadPlatform iOS
Searched https://developer.apple.com/download/all/ - iOS 26.1 Simulator Runtime not listed
Tested with different networks (home WiFi, VPN, mobile hotspot)
Disabled proxy settings
Flushed DNS cache
All attempts result in the same error.
Important Notes:
Xcode 26.1 shows iOS Simulator SDK 26.1 (Build 23B77) is available
However, Xcode attempts to download Build 23B80, which appears unavailable
I experienced a similar issue previously with Xcode 16.4 requesting iOS 18.4 Simulator Runtime, which was also unavailable for download
Impact:
Without the iOS 26.1 Simulator Runtime, I cannot develop or test iOS applications. macOS 26.1 requires Xcode 26.1, which in turn requires iOS 26.1 runtime, leaving me unable to perform any iOS development work.
Questions:
Is iOS 26.1 Simulator Runtime (Build 23B80) officially released?
Is there a direct download link available?
Should Xcode 26.1 be requesting Build 23B77 instead of 23B80?
Is there any account restriction preventing me from downloading newer simulator runtimes?
System Information:
macOS: 26.1 (Build 25B78)
Xcode: 26.1 (Build 17B55)
Error description:
Download failed.
Domain: DVTDownloadableErrorDomain
Code: 41
User Info: {
DVTErrorCreationDateKey = "2025-11-10 15:38:07 +0000";
}
Download failed.
Domain: DVTDownloadableErrorDomain
Code: 41
Failed fetching catalog for assetType (com.apple.MobileAsset.iOSSimulatorRuntime), serverParameters ({
RequestedBuild = 23B80;
})
Domain: DVTDownloadsUtilitiesErrorDomain
Code: -1
Download failed due to not being able to connect to the host. (Catalog download for com.apple.MobileAsset.iOSSimulatorRuntime)
Domain: com.apple.MobileAssetError.Download
Code: 60
User Info: {
checkNetwork = 1;
}
Topic:
Developer Tools & Services
SubTopic:
Xcode