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Fatemah Manji
4,195 PointsRibbit App Failing to launch in simulator
am at pretty much the starting point where i have the sing up and sign in view. when i try to launch the app this is the error i get.. pls help
SpringBoard failed to launch application with error: -3
3 Answers

Patrick Donahue
9,523 PointsTry deleting the app from the simulator. You do it the same way as you would on your device. If you change the database you are working with - you should always delete the app and reinstall it.
I hope this helps!

Stone Preston
42,016 PointsAs patrick said deleting the app and then building again sometimes fixes it. Closing the simulator then building again sometimes works. I usually just switch between the iPhone 4 and 5 simulators when I get this error. This error happens every so often and appears to be a problem with the simulator itself, not your code or anything. Ive looked on SO for a reason why but no one seems to know why this happens, just simple fixes.

Fatemah Manji
4,195 PointsThat error is gone.. BUT have a blank black screen.. :s

Stone Preston
42,016 Pointstry waiting a bit. sometimes it can take 20-30 seconds before the app is launched