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App crashing on real iPhone only (working fine on simulator and Xcode preview)
Hi, I'm currently facing an issue where my React Native app crashes only on a real iPhone. On the simulator and in Xcode preview, the app runs fine. Previously, I had an issue with FlatList regarding props.getItem, which I solved by installing some missing Babel dependencies. After that, everything worked correctly in the simulator. But when I try to open the app on a real device, it shows the splash screen and crashes immediately. I've already done a full clean and reset, including: npx react-native start --reset-cache Deleted node_modules and Pods, reinstalled everything Cleaned build folder via Xcode Deleted DerivedData Restarted Metro bundler and simulator/device The issue only happens on the physical device. Here’s a portion of the crash log IDate/Time: 2025-04-14 19:11:28.6796 -0300 Launch Time: 2025-04-14 19:11:28.5292 -0300 OS Version: iPhone OS 18.3.2 (22D82) Release Type: User Baseband Version: 4.20.03 Report Version: 104 Exception Type: EXC_CRASH (SIGABRT) Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000000, 0x0000000000000000 Termination Reason: SIGNAL 6 Abort trap: 6 Terminating Process: JazminChebar [1973] Triggered by Thread: 0 Last Exception Backtrace: 0 CoreFoundation 0x19a0865fc __exceptionPreprocess + 164 (NSException.m:249) 1 libobjc.A.dylib 0x197601244 objc_exception_throw + 88 (objc-exception.mm:356) 2 JazminChebar 0x1009b2c04 RCTFatal + 568 (RCTAssert.m:147) 3 JazminChebar 0x1009c81f8 __28-[RCTCxxBridge handleError:]_block_invoke + 532 (RCTCxxBridge.mm:1178) 4 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e19248 _dispatch_call_block_and_release + 32 (init.c:1549) 5 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e1afa8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 (object.m:576) 6 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e29a34 _dispatch_main_queue_drain + 984 (queue.c:8093) 7 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e2964c _dispatch_main_queue_callback_4CF + 44 (queue.c:8253) 8 CoreFoundation 0x19a0d2bcc CFRUNLOOP_IS_SERVICING_THE_MAIN_DISPATCH_QUEUE + 16 (CFRunLoop.c:1793) 9 CoreFoundation 0x19a0cf1c0 __CFRunLoopRun + 1996 (CFRunLoop.c:3163) 10 CoreFoundation 0x19a121284 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 588 (CFRunLoop.c:3434) 11 GraphicsServices 0x1e73914c0 GSEventRunModal + 164 (GSEvent.c:2196) 12 UIKitCore 0x19cc6a674 -[UIApplication _run] + 816 (UIApplication.m:3846) 13 UIKitCore 0x19c890e88 UIApplicationMain + 340 (UIApplication.m:5503) 14 JazminChebar 0x100178708 main + 80 (main.m:7) 15 dyld 0x1c037dde8 start + 2724 (dyldMain.cpp:1338)
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Apr ’25
Copy Symbol Name and Copy Qualified Symbol Name missing in Xcode 16.3 context menu?
As of Xcode 16.3 it seems Copy Symbol Name and Copy Qualified Symbol Name have been removed from the context menu. I see they're still under Edit > Copy in the Menu Bar, but this location seems far less accessible. Is there a setting to return them to the context menu? I use these on a daily basis, and I find this change to be frustrating.
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Apr ’25
iOS app build error with iOS 18 SDK and Xcode 16
Hi, I am able to build my iOS app successfully, developed in objective-C with iOS 17.5 SDK and Xcode 15. Due to requirement of Appstore we are trying to build with iOS 18 SDK and Xcode 16. When building getting error in LAEnvironmentState.h file: a) "Property requires field to be named" b) "Expected member name or ';' after declaration specifiers" Same app when opening with Xcode 15 gets build without any issue. Any help/suggestion would be appreciated.
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Apr ’25
Trouble Distributing iOS + WatchOS App as a Bundle (Info.plist / Target Confusion)
Hi all, I’m running into an issue with my iOS + Apple Watch app project, and I could really use some advice. My WatchOS app requires an iOS companion for settings and configuration, so both apps need to be distributed together. Here’s how I structured my Xcode project: Main iOS App target WatchOS App target WatchOS Extension target However, I’m very confused about how these targets interact, and things are not working as expected. The problem: I can build and run the WatchOS app and its extension independently in the simulator by selecting their schemes. When I select the main iOS app scheme, I get an error about ITSWatchOnlyContainer in the Info.plist—even though there’s no Info tab for that target in Xcode. I’m able to distribute the WatchOS app by itself, and the extension as well. But I can’t distribute them bundled together as a single package, and I haven’t found any clear resources that explain how to fix this. This is my very first app, and it’s frustrating to get stuck just before the finish line! Project Structure / steps to reproduce Let’s say my project is called MyAppProject, with these targets: MyAppProject Main iOS App Embedded target: MyAppProject Watch App Bundle identifier: com.example.MyAppProject MyAppProject Watch App WKCompanionAppBundleIdentifier: com.example.MyAppProject “Requires iOS App”: YES MyAppProject Extension Bundle identifier: com.example.MyAppProject When running from the MyAppProject scheme, I get this error (even though I can’t see or edit the Info.plist in Xcode for this target): “Please try again later. This app has the ITSWatchOnlyContainer key set in its Info.plist, which identifies it as a shell app surrounding a Watch-only app; these are not installable.” As a result, I can’t distribute the app as a bundle. I’d appreciate help understanding: How should the Info.plist files be configured for each target? What do I do if the Info.plist path seems missing in the Xcode UI? Is there a “correct” way to structure an iOS + WatchOS app for bundled distribution?
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Jun ’25
SWIFTUI LAYERING ISSUE: BACKGROUND ALWAYS APPEARS IN FRONT OF CONTENT
SWIFTUI LAYERING ISSUE: BACKGROUND ALWAYS APPEARS IN FRONT OF CONTENT THE PROBLEM I'm facing a frustrating issue in my SwiftUI macOS app where a background RoundedRectangle is consistently displaying in front of my content instead of behind it. This isn't an intermittent issue - it never works correctly. The colored background is always rendering on top of the text and icons, making the content completely unreadable. Here's my current implementation: private func sceneRow(for scene: Scene, index: Int) -> some View { ZStack(alignment: .leading) { // Hidden text to force view updates when state changes Text("$$noteStateTracker)") .frame(width: 0, height: 0) .opacity(0) // 1. Background rectangle explicitly at the bottom layer RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) // 2. Content explicitly on top HStack { Image(systemName: "line.3.horizontal") .foregroundColor(.blue) .frame(width: 20) Text("$$index). $$truncateTitle(scene.title.isEmpty ? "Untitled Scene" : scene.title))") .foregroundColor(selectedScene?.id == scene.id ? .blue : .primary) .fontWeight(selectedScene?.id == scene.id ? .bold : .regular) Spacer() if scene.isComplete { Image(systemName: "checkmark.circle.fill") .foregroundColor(.green) .font(.system(size: 12)) .padding(.trailing, 8) } } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) } .contentShape(Rectangle()) .onTapGesture { selectedChapter = chapter selectedScene = scene } .onDrag { NSItemProvider(object: "$$scene.id.uuidString)|scene" as NSString) } .onDrop(of: ["public.text"], isTargeted: Binding( get: { hoveredSceneID == scene.id }, set: { isTargeted in hoveredSceneID = isTargeted ? scene.id : nil } )) { providers in handleSceneDrop(providers, scene, chapter) } .contextMenu { Button("Rename Scene") { sceneToRename = scene newSceneTitleForRename = scene.title newSceneDescriptionForRename = scene.description isRenamingScene = true } Button(role: .destructive) { confirmDeleteScene(scene, chapter) } label: { Label("Delete Scene", systemImage: "trash") } } } Despite explicitly ordering elements in the ZStack with the background first (which should place it at the bottom of the stack), the RoundedRectangle always renders on top of the text and icons. WHAT I'VE TRIED I've attempted multiple approaches but nothing works: ZStack with explicit zIndex values ZStack { RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) .zIndex(1) HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) .zIndex(2) } No effect - background still appears on top. Using .background() modifier instead of ZStack HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) .background( RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) ) Same issue - the background still renders in front of the content. Custom container view with GeometryReader struct SceneRowContainer: View { var background: Background var content: Content init(@ViewBuilder background: @escaping () -> Background, @ViewBuilder content: @escaping () -> Content) { self.background = background() self.content = content() } var body: some View { GeometryReader { geometry in // Background rendered first background .frame(width: geometry.size.width, height: geometry.size.height) .position(x: geometry.size.width/2, y: geometry.size.height/2) // Content rendered second content .frame(width: geometry.size.width, height: geometry.size.height) .position(x: geometry.size.width/2, y: geometry.size.height/2) } } } This changed the sizing of the components but didn't fix the layering issue. NSViewRepresentable approach I tried implementing a custom NSViewRepresentable that manually manages the view hierarchy: struct LayerOrderView: NSViewRepresentable { let background: () -> Background let content: () -> Content func makeNSView(context: Context) -> NSView { let containerView = NSView() // Add background hosting view first (should be behind) let backgroundView = NSHostingView(rootView: background()) containerView.addSubview(backgroundView) // Add content hosting view second (should be in front) let contentView = NSHostingView(rootView: content()) containerView.addSubview(contentView) // Setup constraints... return containerView } func updateNSView(_ nsView: NSView, context: Context) { // Update views... } } Even this direct AppKit approach didn't work correctly. Using .drawingGroup() ZStack { // Background RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) // Content HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) } .drawingGroup(opaque: false) Still no success - the background remains in front. PROJECT CONTEXT macOS app using SwiftUI Scene contents need to be displayed on top of colored backgrounds The view uses state tracking with a noteStateTracker UUID that updates when certain changes occur App needs to maintain gesture recognition for taps, drag and drop, and context menus The issue is completely reproducible 100% of the time - the background is always in front WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE I need a reliable solution to ensure that the background color (RoundedRectangle) renders behind the HStack content. The current behavior makes the text content completely unreadable since it's hidden behind the colored background. Has anyone found a workable solution for this seemingly basic layering problem in SwiftUI on macOS? Thank you for any help, Benjamin
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Apr ’25
cannot update system time on AppleWatch using simctl
I am attempting to generate screenshots at various logical times using a watchOS 11 simulator. % xcrun simctl status_bar "Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm)" override --time 9:06 An error was encountered processing the command (domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain, code=45): Simulator device failed to complete the requested operation. Operation not supported Underlying error (domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain, code=45): Status bar overrides not supported on this platform. Operation not supported Using WatchOS Clock Settings gives me at most 59 minutes in which to succeed. Even if I had a physical watch for every series and size, I would have to wait up to 23 hours before being able to generate my marketing screenshots to support various user scenarios. With three settings variations, a minimal wait time to get to good marketable content would be on the order of 1 month per app version.
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May ’25
Xcode 16 - Timeout while connecting to remote device.
Hi, I'm using XCode 16 to connect my iPhone. Recently I'm getting an error as below while connecting to Xcode to install the app Timeout while connecting to remote device. Domain: com.apple.mobiledevice Code: -402652910 User Info: { DVTErrorCreationDateKey = "2025-04-02 15:03:29 +0000"; FunctionName = "_AMDeviceCreateWithRemoteDeviceWithError"; IDERunOperationFailingWorker = IDEInstallCoreDeviceWorker; LineNumber = 334; } System Information macOS Version 15.3.2 (Build 24D81) Xcode 16.2 (23507) (Build 16C5032a) Is there any way we can connect iOS 18 devices through USB only?
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Apr ’25
App Stuck on Launch Screen When Debugging on iOS 18.5 Device with Xcode 16.3
I am using a Mac computer running macOS 15.5 with Xcode version 16.3 (16E140) and an iPhone XS Max on iOS 18.5. When debugging my app on the real device using Xcode, the app gets stuck on the launch screen and fails to proceed to the main interface. There is no output in the Xcode console, and the top of the window continuously shows "attaching to [app name] on [iPhone name]". Here are the details: The same issue occurred when the phone was running iOS 18.4.1. When I tested on another real device running iOS 17, the app launched and ran normally. I’ve tried clearing the cache, but it didn’t help. I deleted the ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/iOS DeviceSupport folder, let it re-download the necessary files, and ran the app again, but the issue persists. I’m currently out of ideas and would appreciate any assistance.
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May ’25
Need Help Updating a Custom WireGuard SPM for Xcode 16 & Swift 6
Hey iOS Dev's, I’m currently working on a Swift Package Manager (SPM) for WireGuard, originally developed by a previous team member. It was working fine in Xcode 15.2, but after upgrading to Xcode 16 and Swift 6, I need to update the SPM to ensure compatibility with my base projects and other projects relying on it. With Apple making Xcode 16 mandatory for app submissions starting April 24, this has become an urgent issue. I’ve searched extensively but haven’t found a working solution yet. Has anyone faced similar challenges with Swift 6 migration and SPM updates? Any insights, best practices, or debugging tips would be greatly appreciated! Let’s connect and collaborate—I’d love to discuss possible solutions! 😊 #iOSDevelopment #Swift6 #Xcode16 #SPM #WireGuard #iOS #Swift #SoftwareEngineering #AppStore
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Apr ’25
Xcode 16.3 Compile fails
After updating to 16.3, my project now fails to compile with the diagnostic: "Command SwiftCompile failed with a nonzero exit code". This is a SwiftUI document project with two local packages, the second of which is a rather large one with 112 SwiftUI files. It is this second package that is failing. There are no issues when compiling with 16.2. Without diagnostics I'm having a bit of difficulty in determining the cause. My thought is to regress the commits unit 16.3 gives a success, or shows issues. Although I'm not catching a similar issue in the forums, I'm seeing other problems with 16.3. Has anyone else had such build failure isolated to 16.3? Any advice on other ways to approach this problem? Thanks in advance
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Apr ’25
Refactor->Rename "Refactoring Engine Failure"
For Xcode 15 and Xcode 16, whenever I try to use the Refactor->Rename command I get a spinning busy cursor for a short while then I get an alert that says: Rename Failed Refactoring engine failure. This happens on several projects and I've tried removing the derived data folder, but am at a loss to find additional troubleshooting steps. Are there other files I might remove or reset to get my "Refactoring Engine" back into shape?
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Jun ’25
Does Xcode still support capturing GPU workload for OpenGLES game app on iOS?
As far as I know, there was a time that you can capture GPU workload for opengles game app on iOS using Xcode. However, currently I'm using Xcode version 15.2 and iOS18,it seems the "capture GPU workload" button is always disabled when I'm trying to debug my game app which is using opengles api for graphics rendering no matter switchinng "GPU Frame Capture" to "OpenGL ES" or "Metal" or "Automatically" in the scheme. And I'm not able to capture GPU workload for my game on iOS. The only way to make the "capture GPU workload" button enabled is creating a new project using metal api for graphics rendering. But I don't want to change the graphics API, because it will cause a lot. Does Xcode still support capturing GPU workload for OpenGLES game app on iOS? If not, is there an alternative way?
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Jun ’25
CPListTemplate in CarPlay Simulator: Multiple Items Selected on Tap
I am encountering an issue while running my CarPlay app in the simulator using CPListTemplate. On app launch, when I tap on the first item in the list and then tap on the second item, both items remain selected instead of only the latest tapped item. This behavior does not align with the expected single-item selection functionality. Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there a workaround or a known resolution for this behavior?
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May ’25
Stale Issues, refreshAllObjects() is not working
Hi Experts, Could you please help. Issue at high level: After Editing a View contains a Table entries, saved and hit back button to display View, Table entries are duplicated or displaying previous and current entries together. Here is my Issue in detailed. List view display, clicking on any row, would navigate to DisplayView of a record. I am displaying a table in DisplayView. DisplayView contains "row" as parameter, and it must be initialized in "init" method, where I use row.key and fetch another table (say ColorTab) using Color.Key. DisplayView contains "NavigationView", with Edit button. it displays fetched Colors. example Red and Green. when user click on Edit, it takes to EditPage. user can remove / add colors. Once user made changes, saved and hit back button. Table entries are duplicated or showing previous and current entries. Options tried, a) init method is only triggering 1st time, not triggering when back button clicked, I failed to use FetchRequest outside of init method, I tried on OnAppear too. i didn't trigger. b) Failed to use FetchRequest inside of var Body too. c) tried using viewContext.refreshAllObjects() .. it is not refreshing the table. Could you please help if there is solution for the issue. Thanks, Bhanu
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May ’25
Entitlements Issue: Fonts Provided by Application Still Showing as Missing in Xcode
Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling with an issue related to the com.apple.developer.fonts-provided-by-application entitlement in Xcode. Despite configuring everything correctly, I’m still encountering an error stating that the fonts provided by application are missing. Here’s a breakdown of what I’ve done so far: Entitlements File: My entitlements file includes the com.apple.developer.fonts-provided-by-application key set as an array with 28 font items listed (e.g., Lato-Bold.ttf, Montserrat-SemiBold.ttf, etc.). All font names match the actual filenames, including extensions, and are spelled correctly. Info.plist: I’ve listed all the fonts under the UIAppFonts key, and they match the entries in the entitlements file. Font Files in Xcode: All font files are present in my project and included in Build Phases > Copy Bundle Resources. Provisioning Profile: The Fonts capability is enabled in my App Identifier in the Apple Developer Program, and I’ve regenerated my provisioning profile to ensure it reflects this entitlement. What’s Working: Other entitlements in the entitlements file (like keychain access and sandboxing) are functioning correctly, so the entitlements file is linked properly to my app target. The provisioning profile shows everything else is in sync. What’s Not Working: Xcode consistently shows the error "missing fonts provided by application", even though I’ve verified the fonts, file paths, and plist entries multiple times. Questions: Could this issue be related to the placement of the fonts folder within my project structure? Do I need to remove unused fonts or adjust file extensions (like .ttf vs .otf)? Is there another step I might be missing in Xcode or the Apple Developer Program? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. This has been a challenging problem to resolve, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has encountered something similar.
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Apr ’25
Any way to automate adding libraries in Xcode from Swift Package Manager (SPM)?
Hi all, I’m looking for a way to automate the process of adding Swift Package dependencies (SPM) into an Xcode project. Right now, I’m doing this manually via: Xcode → Project → Swift Packages → Add Package Dependency... But I’d like to script this step — ideally as part of a CI/CD pipeline or a setup script. I explored the xcodeproj Ruby gem, but it doesn’t support adding SPM packages, and there's no official support for editing the .xcodeproj structure related to Swift Packages. So my question is: Is there any Apple-supported or community-supported way to programmatically add Swift Package dependencies to an Xcode project or workspace? Would love to know if anyone has: Used xcodebuild, xcodegen, or other tools for this Explored editing project files directly (like project.pbxproj or Package.resolved) Found any API or CLI hooks from Apple for this Thanks in advance!
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Apr ’25
watchOS-Questions about HealthKit privileges
The WatchOS developer is not allowed to obtain healthKit permission status. The result is always unauthorized (either by clicking the dot/cross in the upper left corner or by turning on all Health, on some, off all). WatchOS 开发获取 healthKit 的权限状态authorizationStatus不准。结果始终都是未授权(无论是点击左上角的点叉号还是开启全部健康项开关,开启部分,关闭所有),怎么处理?
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Apr ’25
App crashing on real iPhone only (working fine on simulator and Xcode preview)
Hi, I'm currently facing an issue where my React Native app crashes only on a real iPhone. On the simulator and in Xcode preview, the app runs fine. Previously, I had an issue with FlatList regarding props.getItem, which I solved by installing some missing Babel dependencies. After that, everything worked correctly in the simulator. But when I try to open the app on a real device, it shows the splash screen and crashes immediately. I've already done a full clean and reset, including: npx react-native start --reset-cache Deleted node_modules and Pods, reinstalled everything Cleaned build folder via Xcode Deleted DerivedData Restarted Metro bundler and simulator/device The issue only happens on the physical device. Here’s a portion of the crash log IDate/Time: 2025-04-14 19:11:28.6796 -0300 Launch Time: 2025-04-14 19:11:28.5292 -0300 OS Version: iPhone OS 18.3.2 (22D82) Release Type: User Baseband Version: 4.20.03 Report Version: 104 Exception Type: EXC_CRASH (SIGABRT) Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000000, 0x0000000000000000 Termination Reason: SIGNAL 6 Abort trap: 6 Terminating Process: JazminChebar [1973] Triggered by Thread: 0 Last Exception Backtrace: 0 CoreFoundation 0x19a0865fc __exceptionPreprocess + 164 (NSException.m:249) 1 libobjc.A.dylib 0x197601244 objc_exception_throw + 88 (objc-exception.mm:356) 2 JazminChebar 0x1009b2c04 RCTFatal + 568 (RCTAssert.m:147) 3 JazminChebar 0x1009c81f8 __28-[RCTCxxBridge handleError:]_block_invoke + 532 (RCTCxxBridge.mm:1178) 4 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e19248 _dispatch_call_block_and_release + 32 (init.c:1549) 5 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e1afa8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 (object.m:576) 6 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e29a34 _dispatch_main_queue_drain + 984 (queue.c:8093) 7 libdispatch.dylib 0x1a1e2964c _dispatch_main_queue_callback_4CF + 44 (queue.c:8253) 8 CoreFoundation 0x19a0d2bcc CFRUNLOOP_IS_SERVICING_THE_MAIN_DISPATCH_QUEUE + 16 (CFRunLoop.c:1793) 9 CoreFoundation 0x19a0cf1c0 __CFRunLoopRun + 1996 (CFRunLoop.c:3163) 10 CoreFoundation 0x19a121284 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 588 (CFRunLoop.c:3434) 11 GraphicsServices 0x1e73914c0 GSEventRunModal + 164 (GSEvent.c:2196) 12 UIKitCore 0x19cc6a674 -[UIApplication _run] + 816 (UIApplication.m:3846) 13 UIKitCore 0x19c890e88 UIApplicationMain + 340 (UIApplication.m:5503) 14 JazminChebar 0x100178708 main + 80 (main.m:7) 15 dyld 0x1c037dde8 start + 2724 (dyldMain.cpp:1338)
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Apr ’25
Copy Symbol Name and Copy Qualified Symbol Name missing in Xcode 16.3 context menu?
As of Xcode 16.3 it seems Copy Symbol Name and Copy Qualified Symbol Name have been removed from the context menu. I see they're still under Edit > Copy in the Menu Bar, but this location seems far less accessible. Is there a setting to return them to the context menu? I use these on a daily basis, and I find this change to be frustrating.
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Apr ’25
iOS app build error with iOS 18 SDK and Xcode 16
Hi, I am able to build my iOS app successfully, developed in objective-C with iOS 17.5 SDK and Xcode 15. Due to requirement of Appstore we are trying to build with iOS 18 SDK and Xcode 16. When building getting error in LAEnvironmentState.h file: a) "Property requires field to be named" b) "Expected member name or ';' after declaration specifiers" Same app when opening with Xcode 15 gets build without any issue. Any help/suggestion would be appreciated.
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Apr ’25
Trouble Distributing iOS + WatchOS App as a Bundle (Info.plist / Target Confusion)
Hi all, I’m running into an issue with my iOS + Apple Watch app project, and I could really use some advice. My WatchOS app requires an iOS companion for settings and configuration, so both apps need to be distributed together. Here’s how I structured my Xcode project: Main iOS App target WatchOS App target WatchOS Extension target However, I’m very confused about how these targets interact, and things are not working as expected. The problem: I can build and run the WatchOS app and its extension independently in the simulator by selecting their schemes. When I select the main iOS app scheme, I get an error about ITSWatchOnlyContainer in the Info.plist—even though there’s no Info tab for that target in Xcode. I’m able to distribute the WatchOS app by itself, and the extension as well. But I can’t distribute them bundled together as a single package, and I haven’t found any clear resources that explain how to fix this. This is my very first app, and it’s frustrating to get stuck just before the finish line! Project Structure / steps to reproduce Let’s say my project is called MyAppProject, with these targets: MyAppProject Main iOS App Embedded target: MyAppProject Watch App Bundle identifier: com.example.MyAppProject MyAppProject Watch App WKCompanionAppBundleIdentifier: com.example.MyAppProject “Requires iOS App”: YES MyAppProject Extension Bundle identifier: com.example.MyAppProject When running from the MyAppProject scheme, I get this error (even though I can’t see or edit the Info.plist in Xcode for this target): “Please try again later. This app has the ITSWatchOnlyContainer key set in its Info.plist, which identifies it as a shell app surrounding a Watch-only app; these are not installable.” As a result, I can’t distribute the app as a bundle. I’d appreciate help understanding: How should the Info.plist files be configured for each target? What do I do if the Info.plist path seems missing in the Xcode UI? Is there a “correct” way to structure an iOS + WatchOS app for bundled distribution?
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Jun ’25
SWIFTUI LAYERING ISSUE: BACKGROUND ALWAYS APPEARS IN FRONT OF CONTENT
SWIFTUI LAYERING ISSUE: BACKGROUND ALWAYS APPEARS IN FRONT OF CONTENT THE PROBLEM I'm facing a frustrating issue in my SwiftUI macOS app where a background RoundedRectangle is consistently displaying in front of my content instead of behind it. This isn't an intermittent issue - it never works correctly. The colored background is always rendering on top of the text and icons, making the content completely unreadable. Here's my current implementation: private func sceneRow(for scene: Scene, index: Int) -> some View { ZStack(alignment: .leading) { // Hidden text to force view updates when state changes Text("$$noteStateTracker)") .frame(width: 0, height: 0) .opacity(0) // 1. Background rectangle explicitly at the bottom layer RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) // 2. Content explicitly on top HStack { Image(systemName: "line.3.horizontal") .foregroundColor(.blue) .frame(width: 20) Text("$$index). $$truncateTitle(scene.title.isEmpty ? "Untitled Scene" : scene.title))") .foregroundColor(selectedScene?.id == scene.id ? .blue : .primary) .fontWeight(selectedScene?.id == scene.id ? .bold : .regular) Spacer() if scene.isComplete { Image(systemName: "checkmark.circle.fill") .foregroundColor(.green) .font(.system(size: 12)) .padding(.trailing, 8) } } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) } .contentShape(Rectangle()) .onTapGesture { selectedChapter = chapter selectedScene = scene } .onDrag { NSItemProvider(object: "$$scene.id.uuidString)|scene" as NSString) } .onDrop(of: ["public.text"], isTargeted: Binding( get: { hoveredSceneID == scene.id }, set: { isTargeted in hoveredSceneID = isTargeted ? scene.id : nil } )) { providers in handleSceneDrop(providers, scene, chapter) } .contextMenu { Button("Rename Scene") { sceneToRename = scene newSceneTitleForRename = scene.title newSceneDescriptionForRename = scene.description isRenamingScene = true } Button(role: .destructive) { confirmDeleteScene(scene, chapter) } label: { Label("Delete Scene", systemImage: "trash") } } } Despite explicitly ordering elements in the ZStack with the background first (which should place it at the bottom of the stack), the RoundedRectangle always renders on top of the text and icons. WHAT I'VE TRIED I've attempted multiple approaches but nothing works: ZStack with explicit zIndex values ZStack { RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) .zIndex(1) HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) .zIndex(2) } No effect - background still appears on top. Using .background() modifier instead of ZStack HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) .background( RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) ) Same issue - the background still renders in front of the content. Custom container view with GeometryReader struct SceneRowContainer: View { var background: Background var content: Content init(@ViewBuilder background: @escaping () -> Background, @ViewBuilder content: @escaping () -> Content) { self.background = background() self.content = content() } var body: some View { GeometryReader { geometry in // Background rendered first background .frame(width: geometry.size.width, height: geometry.size.height) .position(x: geometry.size.width/2, y: geometry.size.height/2) // Content rendered second content .frame(width: geometry.size.width, height: geometry.size.height) .position(x: geometry.size.width/2, y: geometry.size.height/2) } } } This changed the sizing of the components but didn't fix the layering issue. NSViewRepresentable approach I tried implementing a custom NSViewRepresentable that manually manages the view hierarchy: struct LayerOrderView: NSViewRepresentable { let background: () -> Background let content: () -> Content func makeNSView(context: Context) -> NSView { let containerView = NSView() // Add background hosting view first (should be behind) let backgroundView = NSHostingView(rootView: background()) containerView.addSubview(backgroundView) // Add content hosting view second (should be in front) let contentView = NSHostingView(rootView: content()) containerView.addSubview(contentView) // Setup constraints... return containerView } func updateNSView(_ nsView: NSView, context: Context) { // Update views... } } Even this direct AppKit approach didn't work correctly. Using .drawingGroup() ZStack { // Background RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 6) .fill(sceneBackgroundColor(for: scene)) .padding(.horizontal, 4) // Content HStack { /* content */ } .padding(.vertical, 4) .padding(.leading, 30) } .drawingGroup(opaque: false) Still no success - the background remains in front. PROJECT CONTEXT macOS app using SwiftUI Scene contents need to be displayed on top of colored backgrounds The view uses state tracking with a noteStateTracker UUID that updates when certain changes occur App needs to maintain gesture recognition for taps, drag and drop, and context menus The issue is completely reproducible 100% of the time - the background is always in front WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE I need a reliable solution to ensure that the background color (RoundedRectangle) renders behind the HStack content. The current behavior makes the text content completely unreadable since it's hidden behind the colored background. Has anyone found a workable solution for this seemingly basic layering problem in SwiftUI on macOS? Thank you for any help, Benjamin
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Apr ’25
cannot update system time on AppleWatch using simctl
I am attempting to generate screenshots at various logical times using a watchOS 11 simulator. % xcrun simctl status_bar "Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm)" override --time 9:06 An error was encountered processing the command (domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain, code=45): Simulator device failed to complete the requested operation. Operation not supported Underlying error (domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain, code=45): Status bar overrides not supported on this platform. Operation not supported Using WatchOS Clock Settings gives me at most 59 minutes in which to succeed. Even if I had a physical watch for every series and size, I would have to wait up to 23 hours before being able to generate my marketing screenshots to support various user scenarios. With three settings variations, a minimal wait time to get to good marketable content would be on the order of 1 month per app version.
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May ’25
Xcode 16 - Timeout while connecting to remote device.
Hi, I'm using XCode 16 to connect my iPhone. Recently I'm getting an error as below while connecting to Xcode to install the app Timeout while connecting to remote device. Domain: com.apple.mobiledevice Code: -402652910 User Info: { DVTErrorCreationDateKey = "2025-04-02 15:03:29 +0000"; FunctionName = "_AMDeviceCreateWithRemoteDeviceWithError"; IDERunOperationFailingWorker = IDEInstallCoreDeviceWorker; LineNumber = 334; } System Information macOS Version 15.3.2 (Build 24D81) Xcode 16.2 (23507) (Build 16C5032a) Is there any way we can connect iOS 18 devices through USB only?
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Apr ’25
App Stuck on Launch Screen When Debugging on iOS 18.5 Device with Xcode 16.3
I am using a Mac computer running macOS 15.5 with Xcode version 16.3 (16E140) and an iPhone XS Max on iOS 18.5. When debugging my app on the real device using Xcode, the app gets stuck on the launch screen and fails to proceed to the main interface. There is no output in the Xcode console, and the top of the window continuously shows "attaching to [app name] on [iPhone name]". Here are the details: The same issue occurred when the phone was running iOS 18.4.1. When I tested on another real device running iOS 17, the app launched and ran normally. I’ve tried clearing the cache, but it didn’t help. I deleted the ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/iOS DeviceSupport folder, let it re-download the necessary files, and ran the app again, but the issue persists. I’m currently out of ideas and would appreciate any assistance.
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May ’25
Need Help Updating a Custom WireGuard SPM for Xcode 16 & Swift 6
Hey iOS Dev's, I’m currently working on a Swift Package Manager (SPM) for WireGuard, originally developed by a previous team member. It was working fine in Xcode 15.2, but after upgrading to Xcode 16 and Swift 6, I need to update the SPM to ensure compatibility with my base projects and other projects relying on it. With Apple making Xcode 16 mandatory for app submissions starting April 24, this has become an urgent issue. I’ve searched extensively but haven’t found a working solution yet. Has anyone faced similar challenges with Swift 6 migration and SPM updates? Any insights, best practices, or debugging tips would be greatly appreciated! Let’s connect and collaborate—I’d love to discuss possible solutions! 😊 #iOSDevelopment #Swift6 #Xcode16 #SPM #WireGuard #iOS #Swift #SoftwareEngineering #AppStore
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Apr ’25
Xcode lldb po doesnt print object description only memory
for instance: po [NSBundle mainBundle] 0x0000600002130000 p [NSBundle mainBundle] (NSBundle *) 0x0000600002130000 p [[NSBundle mainBundle] bundlePath] error: Execution was interrupted, reason: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (code=1, address=0x0). The process has been returned to the state before expression evaluation. I am in debug mode
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Apr ’25
Xcode 16.3 Compile fails
After updating to 16.3, my project now fails to compile with the diagnostic: "Command SwiftCompile failed with a nonzero exit code". This is a SwiftUI document project with two local packages, the second of which is a rather large one with 112 SwiftUI files. It is this second package that is failing. There are no issues when compiling with 16.2. Without diagnostics I'm having a bit of difficulty in determining the cause. My thought is to regress the commits unit 16.3 gives a success, or shows issues. Although I'm not catching a similar issue in the forums, I'm seeing other problems with 16.3. Has anyone else had such build failure isolated to 16.3? Any advice on other ways to approach this problem? Thanks in advance
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Apr ’25
Xcode local documentation location
Where are the local documentation files location on MacOS? None of the existing data on the internet is applicable anymore. Trying to bundle documentation for use in an LLM and the developer site is unusable for crawling. Thanks! *.docset
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May ’25
Refactor->Rename "Refactoring Engine Failure"
For Xcode 15 and Xcode 16, whenever I try to use the Refactor->Rename command I get a spinning busy cursor for a short while then I get an alert that says: Rename Failed Refactoring engine failure. This happens on several projects and I've tried removing the derived data folder, but am at a loss to find additional troubleshooting steps. Are there other files I might remove or reset to get my "Refactoring Engine" back into shape?
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Jun ’25
Does Xcode still support capturing GPU workload for OpenGLES game app on iOS?
As far as I know, there was a time that you can capture GPU workload for opengles game app on iOS using Xcode. However, currently I'm using Xcode version 15.2 and iOS18,it seems the "capture GPU workload" button is always disabled when I'm trying to debug my game app which is using opengles api for graphics rendering no matter switchinng "GPU Frame Capture" to "OpenGL ES" or "Metal" or "Automatically" in the scheme. And I'm not able to capture GPU workload for my game on iOS. The only way to make the "capture GPU workload" button enabled is creating a new project using metal api for graphics rendering. But I don't want to change the graphics API, because it will cause a lot. Does Xcode still support capturing GPU workload for OpenGLES game app on iOS? If not, is there an alternative way?
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CPListTemplate in CarPlay Simulator: Multiple Items Selected on Tap
I am encountering an issue while running my CarPlay app in the simulator using CPListTemplate. On app launch, when I tap on the first item in the list and then tap on the second item, both items remain selected instead of only the latest tapped item. This behavior does not align with the expected single-item selection functionality. Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there a workaround or a known resolution for this behavior?
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May ’25
Stale Issues, refreshAllObjects() is not working
Hi Experts, Could you please help. Issue at high level: After Editing a View contains a Table entries, saved and hit back button to display View, Table entries are duplicated or displaying previous and current entries together. Here is my Issue in detailed. List view display, clicking on any row, would navigate to DisplayView of a record. I am displaying a table in DisplayView. DisplayView contains "row" as parameter, and it must be initialized in "init" method, where I use row.key and fetch another table (say ColorTab) using Color.Key. DisplayView contains "NavigationView", with Edit button. it displays fetched Colors. example Red and Green. when user click on Edit, it takes to EditPage. user can remove / add colors. Once user made changes, saved and hit back button. Table entries are duplicated or showing previous and current entries. Options tried, a) init method is only triggering 1st time, not triggering when back button clicked, I failed to use FetchRequest outside of init method, I tried on OnAppear too. i didn't trigger. b) Failed to use FetchRequest inside of var Body too. c) tried using viewContext.refreshAllObjects() .. it is not refreshing the table. Could you please help if there is solution for the issue. Thanks, Bhanu
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May ’25
Why is there virtually nothing in the Editor section for a newly created Xcode project?
I've got several Xcode iOS projects and in the Editor menu section there are dozen's of options, as in the diagram. However if I create a new iOX Project (with Xcode 16.2) look at how sparse the Editor menu is. Why is that, why do they appear for other projects but not for a new one and why are the contents different?
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May ’25
Entitlements Issue: Fonts Provided by Application Still Showing as Missing in Xcode
Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling with an issue related to the com.apple.developer.fonts-provided-by-application entitlement in Xcode. Despite configuring everything correctly, I’m still encountering an error stating that the fonts provided by application are missing. Here’s a breakdown of what I’ve done so far: Entitlements File: My entitlements file includes the com.apple.developer.fonts-provided-by-application key set as an array with 28 font items listed (e.g., Lato-Bold.ttf, Montserrat-SemiBold.ttf, etc.). All font names match the actual filenames, including extensions, and are spelled correctly. Info.plist: I’ve listed all the fonts under the UIAppFonts key, and they match the entries in the entitlements file. Font Files in Xcode: All font files are present in my project and included in Build Phases > Copy Bundle Resources. Provisioning Profile: The Fonts capability is enabled in my App Identifier in the Apple Developer Program, and I’ve regenerated my provisioning profile to ensure it reflects this entitlement. What’s Working: Other entitlements in the entitlements file (like keychain access and sandboxing) are functioning correctly, so the entitlements file is linked properly to my app target. The provisioning profile shows everything else is in sync. What’s Not Working: Xcode consistently shows the error "missing fonts provided by application", even though I’ve verified the fonts, file paths, and plist entries multiple times. Questions: Could this issue be related to the placement of the fonts folder within my project structure? Do I need to remove unused fonts or adjust file extensions (like .ttf vs .otf)? Is there another step I might be missing in Xcode or the Apple Developer Program? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. This has been a challenging problem to resolve, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has encountered something similar.
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Any way to automate adding libraries in Xcode from Swift Package Manager (SPM)?
Hi all, I’m looking for a way to automate the process of adding Swift Package dependencies (SPM) into an Xcode project. Right now, I’m doing this manually via: Xcode → Project → Swift Packages → Add Package Dependency... But I’d like to script this step — ideally as part of a CI/CD pipeline or a setup script. I explored the xcodeproj Ruby gem, but it doesn’t support adding SPM packages, and there's no official support for editing the .xcodeproj structure related to Swift Packages. So my question is: Is there any Apple-supported or community-supported way to programmatically add Swift Package dependencies to an Xcode project or workspace? Would love to know if anyone has: Used xcodebuild, xcodegen, or other tools for this Explored editing project files directly (like project.pbxproj or Package.resolved) Found any API or CLI hooks from Apple for this Thanks in advance!
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Apr ’25
watchOS-Questions about HealthKit privileges
The WatchOS developer is not allowed to obtain healthKit permission status. The result is always unauthorized (either by clicking the dot/cross in the upper left corner or by turning on all Health, on some, off all). WatchOS 开发获取 healthKit 的权限状态authorizationStatus不准。结果始终都是未授权(无论是点击左上角的点叉号还是开启全部健康项开关,开启部分,关闭所有),怎么处理?
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