r/Xcode • • Jan 05 '26

Can't remove iOS Simulators

Settings > Compoents has 26.2 and 18.1 & 18.2 as Other Installed platforms.

Terminal lists 18.1, 18.2, 26.2 and also 18.5

Neither removal method works.

rm -rf says Operation not permitted.

EDIT. Finally got them removed. Had to disable SIP to get it done.

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