Cordova Run iOS iPhone X

Introduction

When developing a mobile application, it is important to test the app on various devices to ensure compatibility and functionality. Cordova is a popular framework for developing cross-platform mobile applications. One of its features is the ability to create builds that can run on iOS devices.

One of the devices that developers may want to test their application on is the iPhone X. The iPhone X was released in 2017 and has a unique screen size and aspect ratio compared to previous iPhones.

This guide will walk you through the process of using Cordova to run your iOS application on an iPhone X.

Prerequisites

Before you can run your Cordova application on an iPhone X, you will need to ensure that you have the following:

• Xcode installed on your Mac.
• An iPhone X device connected to your Mac with a Lightning cable.
• Your iPhone X needs to be added to Xcode as a development device. You can do this by navigating to Window -> Devices and Simulators in Xcode, then clicking the "+" button in the lower-left corner and following the on-screen instructions.

Running Your App on iPhone X with Cordova

To run your Cordova application on your iPhone X, you can follow the steps below:

1. Open a terminal window and navigate to your Cordova project directory.

2. Ensure that your iOS platform is added to your project by running the following command:

   cordova platform add ios
   

3. Build your iOS application by running the following command:

   cordova build ios
   

4. Launch Xcode and open the project by navigating to File -> Open and selecting your Cordova project.

5. Connect your iPhone X to your Mac and wait for Xcode to detect it.

6. Select your iPhone X as the target device by clicking the "Set the active scheme" dropdown and selecting your device.

7. Click the "Play" button in Xcode to build and run your Cordova application on your iPhone X.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have walked through the steps to run your Cordova application on an iPhone X device. It is important to test your app on different devices to ensure seamless user experience across all devices. With Cordova, running your app on iOS devices like iPhone X is made easy.