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Clean out unused Xcode Simulators
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clean_old_code_simulators.sh
# Close Xcode & the iOS Simulator
# http://stackoverflow.com/a/30940055
# Remove any old runtimes from this directory.
cd /Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Profiles/Runtimes
# e.g.
sudo rm -rf iOS\ 8.1.simruntime
# http://stackoverflow.com/a/11790983
# Remove the download receipts for simulators you don't need anymore.
# Otherwise Xcode might try to reinstall them for you.
cd ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.dt.Xcode/Downloads
# e.g.
rm com.apple.pkg.iPhoneSimulatorSDK8_1-8.1.1.1354140590.dmg
# Restart Xcode & the iOS Simulator.
# You should notice the old simulators are gone. They will be available to download again in Xcode → Settings → Downloads → Components
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