I am working on an app that uses the Files app for accessing files residing on a shared smb folder (by extending the app sandbox), using Xcode version 14.2 and targeting iOS >= 15. The ability to connect to an smb share is a core part of the app’s functionality. The feature works well on a device, but I would like to do debugging and testing on the simulator, where I have access to tools such as slow animations. When I try to use “Connect to server” in the Files app on the simulator, nothing happens: i tried IP address, servername.local, localhost, 127.0.0.1, with an without an smb:// prefix, with no luck: I am completely unable to connect, and I don’t get any messages saying “cannot connect” or anything of the sort; the Connect to Server dialog just sits there, showing “Connecting…”. Ideally, I would like to connect to another machine on my LAN, or, failing that, at least to a shared folder on the machine where Xcode is running. Is this possible at all? Is there any trick to it? Can anyone offer some pointers? Thanks in advance.
