[MO] Debug Javascript on an iOS Device

Prerequisites

• [ ] Have React Native Debugger installed
• [ ] Have a certificate + provisioning profile for debug

Steps

:warning: The Ip mentionned is the one from your local network and not your router's ip on the internet

:warning: Make sure you have reverted the changes after debugging to avoid build issues

• Make sure both the device and computer are on the same network
• In Libraries/React.xcodeproj/React/Base/RCTBundleURLPRovider.m
  • Replace NSString *host = ipGuess ?: @"localhost";
  • With your computer IP address (remove ipGuess if it poses problems): NSString *host = @"<your_computer_ip>";
• In Libraries/RCTWebSocket.xcodeproj/RCTWebSocketExecutor.m
  • Replace: host = @"localhost";
  • With your computer IP address: host = @"<your_computer_ip>";
• Verify signing by making sure you have obtained the signing certificate for debug first
• Run the app
• Shake to open the menu
• Hit Debug Remotely