Detailed Fix for Unable to Boot Device in Current State: Booted

Introduction:

Encountering the frustrating error message "Unable to boot device in current state: booted" can leave users puzzled and seeking a solution. This error, which may appear on various devices including computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices, indicates that the device is already in a booted state or has encountered a boot-related problem. In this article, we will explore a detailed troubleshooting guide to help you overcome this issue and get your device up and running again. By following the steps outlined here, you can address the underlying causes and resolve this error with confidence.

Unable to Boot Device in Current State: Booted?

This error usually occurs when your device has already booted or when there was an issue during the boot process. This error message might appear on a variety of devices, such as computers, cell phones, and other electronic gadgets. But most commonly on iOS and Android devices when running automation tests with tools like Appium. In the case of iOS devices, this command can quickly fix the issue: Disable the autostart of the last opened device by default in preferences appium/appium-ios-simulator#320. Also, this should be noted that this error can also be because of the outdated version of Appium or any other tool you might be using. 

Also, there are other ways to deal with this issue as well. It is possible that this problem can be a side effect of you having deleted the ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices directory when CoreSimulatorService was running. Your iOS device was probably in a state where it didn't have its data directory during execution. So, because of that it is failing to boot and this message is being prompted. It is suggested to run 'xcrun small erase [UDID]' where you will get the UDID by checking the output of the 'xcrun small list'.

It is strongly advised that one should never just delete the CoreSimulator/Devices directory yourself otherwise problems like these are likely to happen. If a user or tester has to delete the directory because of some reason, then make sure that the service is not running while you delete it. You can do that by running these commands: 

Another quick is that just simply update the cutest driver to the most recent version to avoid these issues. At WeTest, clients get the best possible assistance when it comes to in-depth testing of their software projects.

Tools like PerfDog are designed to perform as a full platform to give you top-notch data accuracy and data integrity reports at the end of your testing. No need for jailbreaks or root for your devices as this tool can do its job without needing all of that. The dashboard is powered with a WeTest cloud-based network which makes it easy for you and your team to easy collaborate. Moreover, the tool is loaded with tons of other options to boost teamwork and get the best possible results for your app development. 

The same is the case for their tool called PerfSight which is designed to assist developers to find the smallest to critical problems in their game development projects and help them focus on the key performance aspects of their projects. This tool also comes with cross-platform support which means that it can run on both mobile and desktop machines. 

Conclusion:

The prompt of "unable to boot device in current state: booted" can be very annoying, we know that. In conclusion, while updating device drivers to the latest versions can be a potential solution to address boot-related issues like "Unable to boot device in current state: booted," it is important to explore a comprehensive troubleshooting approach.

This article has provided a detailed guide to assist users in overcoming this error and successfully booting their devices. Additionally, for comprehensive software testing and performance analysis, WeTest offers a range of powerful tools such as PerfDog and PerfSight tool aids developers in identifying and addressing performance problems in game development projects, with cross-platform support for both mobile and desktop environments.