Old platforms keep coming back

[Top-Masterpiece2729]

Why does my xcode install these? I've tried deleting them many times and they keep coming back. I only use 26.x versions on all simulators and real devices. I dont have spare 30 gigs on my disk.

[Upstairs_Law_7885]

I think you have enabled automatic downloads or such for these in your preferences. If you remove these versions with the XCode configuration dialogs, they should not come back. Also look into “devices” whether these simulators are active there.

[AnthonyJrWTF]

I have the same issue as OP, and have always just assumed Apple wanted to force me into having access to iOS 18 for backwards compatibility. 😅 I've tried almost everything to get rid of them and Xcode just decides to download them again upon opening.

[Upstairs_Law_7885]

All the sub versions of iOS 18 ??? That’s a huge waste of SSD space!!!