# debug-javascript-ios-device.mo

## Prerequisites

* [ ] Have [React Native Debugger](https://github.com/jhen0409/react-native-debugger) installed
* [ ] Have a certificate + provisioning profile for debug

## Steps

> :warning: The Ip mentioned 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
* Open your project in Xcode
* 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*


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