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iOS Simulator Error: UnityFramework Incompatible Platform
Hey everyone, I'm encountering an issue when trying to run my iOS application, which integrates a Unity project, on the iOS Simulator. I'm consistently getting a dlopen error 232 related to UnityFramework.framework. The full error message is: Error loading ...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework (232): dlopen(...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework, 0x0109): tried: '...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework' (mach-o file (...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework), but incompatible platform (have 'iOS', need 'iOS-sim')) It seems like the UnityFramework.framework is built for a physical iOS device (ARM architecture), but the simulator requires a different architecture (x86_64 for Intel Macs or arm64 for Apple Silicon Macs). I've already tried: Cleaning the build folder in Xcode. Checking the "Frameworks, Libraries, and Embedded Content" settings in my target's General tab. Could anyone provide guidance on how to properly configure my Unity build or Xcode project to ensure UnityFramework.framework includes the necessary simulator architectures? Any specific build settings in Unity or Xcode, or steps to re-export/re-integrate the framework, would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help!
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Jul ’25
Executable path is a directory XCode-16 iOS Simulator
I have the this issue when I run the app on iOS Simulator after updating to app to make it compatible with Xcode-16 and iOS-18. after upgradation to Xcode-16 its giving the above error "Executable path is a directory" .This app work fine on Xcode-15 . Note - The issue with iOS Simulator only. From XCode-16 build is created successfully and installed in iOS device.
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May ’25
App Icon Not Showing iSimulator or TestFlight (Assets.xcassets Fully Configured)
Hi everyone, I’ve been troubleshooting this for days — my app icon doesn’t show in the Simulator or TestFlight builds, despite what seems like a perfect setup. ✔️ What I’ve Already Verified: AppIcon.appiconset includes all required PNGs (20x20 up to 1024x1024) Contents.json is valid and complete (see attached) Asset catalog folder is named AppIcon Set correctly in Project > General > App Icon Source = "AppIcon" Cleaned build folder, restarted Xcode, and tried on multiple simulators Even used a fresh Xcode demo project — same result 🧪 Setup Details: Xcode version: [replace with your version, e.g. 15.3] iOS Deployment Target: [e.g. iOS 16.0] App Type: SwiftUI 🔍 Screenshots Attached: Assets.xcassets structure Project > General tab (App Icon section) Info.plist Contents.json Blank icon on simulator home screen ❓ Questions: Could this be a metadata or cache corruption? Is there a known issue with icons not rendering in recent Xcode builds? Any workaround to force refresh the icon system? Any help is deeply appreciated — thank you in advance!
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Jun ’25
Network Instability in TestFlight Builds When Using Xcode 16+
We are experiencing networking issues in our iOS application when it is built with Xcode 16 or later. Our app includes a video conferencing feature that works reliably when built with Xcode 15 or earlier — we can sustain hour-long video sessions without interruption. However, when the app is built using Xcode 16 or higher, network connections drop after 2–3 minutes during a session. This triggers an auto-reconnect, which succeeds, but the connection drops again after another 2–3 minutes. This loop continues indefinitely. Key Details: The issue only occurs in TestFlight builds. When running the app via Xcode debugger, the issue does not occur. The issue is consistently reproducible in TestFlight builds created with Xcode 16 or later. TestFlight builds created with Xcode 15 do not exhibit this issue. All the videoconferencing runs on C and C++ code What We’ve Tried: Reviewed Xcode 16+ release notes but found no relevant changes or deprecations. Verified app configuration and entitlements. Confirmed that no app-side changes occurred between the working and broken builds. Request: We’re seeking guidance on what changes in Xcode 16+ could be affecting networking behavior in release/TestFlight builds. Any insight into relevant build settings, compiler changes, or runtime behavior differences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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May ’25
Authentication in UI tests
Hello! I am writing UI tests for an app with OAuth authentication and want to avoid the login screen. I want each developer to store the password and username locally on their machines. The bash script will get the token. I need to access that token from my test target somehow. The idea was to write them to a temporary file that git ignores and access this file from the bundle. But I can't add the file from the build script to the target and make it accessible from the code.
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Jun ’25
Xcode 16 Build & Archive Error - SPM
Since upgrading from Xcode 15 to 16, we have been experiencing a build error during compilation. Building on Xcode 15 still works with no issues. The error happens only on the first build after a clean. Subsequent builds succeed. This is an issue because our CI process archives the project from a clean slate, and this causes it to fail every time. I will attempt to describe the issue and include information I believe is relevant in this document. The error occurs on this import line within an Objective-C file during the Scan Dependencies step of compiling. This line imports our custom Objective-C to Swift bridging header file - "Swift2Objc.h". Our custom Objective-C to Swift bridging header file is simply wrapping the project’s auto-generated Objective-C to Swift bridging header file - "KWISwift.h". The error is specific to the import of the OfflineServices Swift Package. Specifically, the OfflineServices-Swift.h file - the Swift Package’s auto-generated Objective-C to Swift bridging file. Module JRE not found - the exact error (Also included as text on the bottom of the post) JRE is a third-party library provided to us as an xcframework. It is placed directly into our Swift Package as a binary target. The xcframework itself is composed of .a file and a Headers folder which includes header files and a module.modulemap. The module.modulemap file looks like this.
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Mar ’25
Module not found when using inheritance
PLATFORM AND VERSION Development environment: Xcode 16.4 (16F6), macOS 15.5 (24F74) Run-time configuration: iOS 18.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM I cannot build my app due to a module not found error when I'm importing Sample-Swift.h header to an ObjectiveC file. I need to use Swift code to ObjectiveC file with Swift code using an external XCFramework. It seems to be related to a mix with ObjectiveC and Swift code when Swift code uses class inheritance from FZWorkoutKit class. With a full Swift project, no issue. STEPS TO REPRODUCE Project https://fizzup.s3.amazonaws.com/files/public/Sample-WK.zip Open the provided project and try to build it. The issue occurs. In MyObject.m file, if you comment the first import (Sample-Swift.h), no issue occurs but I cannot use my Swift code (MyFile class). Uncomment the line commented in step 1. Go to MyFile.swift and change class inheritance from GoModeController (from FZWorkoutKit framework) to UIView (from UIKit). No issue occurs.
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Jun ’25
Is SFSymbol Customization officially valid as a method for using SVG in embedded widgets (lock-screen & watchOS)?
Is SFSymbol Customization officially valid as a method for using SVG in embedded widgets (lock-screen & watchOS)? I use this in UnitedPizzaHelper but wonder whether this is the prime cause why all widgets of this app gets missing on iOS devices? This issue only happened on at least 2 device in the recent 12 months (they are all on iOS 18, and one of them is running iOS 18.5... Rebooting device won't work.), and we currently have no clue how to troubleshoot this. Update: The guy running iOS 18.5 told me that the widgets are now discoverable after waiting for minutes. Seems that this is a random issue.
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Jun ’25
Ionic In App Purchase Products not showing on Simulators iOS 18.5 but showing on real devices.
Hi guys, i have an issue with my app, i am able to view in app purchase products from my deployed hybrid app (Ionic 8 with Capacitor 7) IOS platform. My inapp products are displaying on real device os 18.5 but on simulators there are no products. Is there a bug or something. Simulators tested 16 Pro max iPad m4, and iPad 5th gen all 18.5 other versions below the products does show and on real device. Your assistance will be much appreciated.
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Jun ’25
How do I stop a Playground in Xcode 26 from constantly executing as I type
I am experimenting with Foundation Models using the new #Playground macro. It is pretty useful. One thing I am finding though, is that the playground constantly executing is distracting, when I restructure my code and know that the intermediate results are broken and I don’t care about them. I would like to disable the Playground, make some bigger code changes, and then enable Plaground again. How do I enable and disable the Playground from constantly running?
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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
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
iOS Simulator Error: UnityFramework Incompatible Platform
Hey everyone, I'm encountering an issue when trying to run my iOS application, which integrates a Unity project, on the iOS Simulator. I'm consistently getting a dlopen error 232 related to UnityFramework.framework. The full error message is: Error loading ...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework (232): dlopen(...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework, 0x0109): tried: '...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework' (mach-o file (...UnityFramework.framework/UnityFramework), but incompatible platform (have 'iOS', need 'iOS-sim')) It seems like the UnityFramework.framework is built for a physical iOS device (ARM architecture), but the simulator requires a different architecture (x86_64 for Intel Macs or arm64 for Apple Silicon Macs). I've already tried: Cleaning the build folder in Xcode. Checking the "Frameworks, Libraries, and Embedded Content" settings in my target's General tab. Could anyone provide guidance on how to properly configure my Unity build or Xcode project to ensure UnityFramework.framework includes the necessary simulator architectures? Any specific build settings in Unity or Xcode, or steps to re-export/re-integrate the framework, would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help!
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Jul ’25
Are this settings correct ?
My app has a Watch app companion, and a Widget. are this settings correct to distribute these to TestFlight and Apple Store ?
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Apr ’25
Executable path is a directory XCode-16 iOS Simulator
I have the this issue when I run the app on iOS Simulator after updating to app to make it compatible with Xcode-16 and iOS-18. after upgradation to Xcode-16 its giving the above error "Executable path is a directory" .This app work fine on Xcode-15 . Note - The issue with iOS Simulator only. From XCode-16 build is created successfully and installed in iOS device.
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May ’25
App Icon Not Showing iSimulator or TestFlight (Assets.xcassets Fully Configured)
Hi everyone, I’ve been troubleshooting this for days — my app icon doesn’t show in the Simulator or TestFlight builds, despite what seems like a perfect setup. ✔️ What I’ve Already Verified: AppIcon.appiconset includes all required PNGs (20x20 up to 1024x1024) Contents.json is valid and complete (see attached) Asset catalog folder is named AppIcon Set correctly in Project > General > App Icon Source = "AppIcon" Cleaned build folder, restarted Xcode, and tried on multiple simulators Even used a fresh Xcode demo project — same result 🧪 Setup Details: Xcode version: [replace with your version, e.g. 15.3] iOS Deployment Target: [e.g. iOS 16.0] App Type: SwiftUI 🔍 Screenshots Attached: Assets.xcassets structure Project > General tab (App Icon section) Info.plist Contents.json Blank icon on simulator home screen ❓ Questions: Could this be a metadata or cache corruption? Is there a known issue with icons not rendering in recent Xcode builds? Any workaround to force refresh the icon system? Any help is deeply appreciated — thank you in advance!
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Jun ’25
xcode intelligence model providers
how do we add google models, deepseek, or mistral into xcode 26 intelligence model providers ?
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Jun ’25
Network Instability in TestFlight Builds When Using Xcode 16+
We are experiencing networking issues in our iOS application when it is built with Xcode 16 or later. Our app includes a video conferencing feature that works reliably when built with Xcode 15 or earlier — we can sustain hour-long video sessions without interruption. However, when the app is built using Xcode 16 or higher, network connections drop after 2–3 minutes during a session. This triggers an auto-reconnect, which succeeds, but the connection drops again after another 2–3 minutes. This loop continues indefinitely. Key Details: The issue only occurs in TestFlight builds. When running the app via Xcode debugger, the issue does not occur. The issue is consistently reproducible in TestFlight builds created with Xcode 16 or later. TestFlight builds created with Xcode 15 do not exhibit this issue. All the videoconferencing runs on C and C++ code What We’ve Tried: Reviewed Xcode 16+ release notes but found no relevant changes or deprecations. Verified app configuration and entitlements. Confirmed that no app-side changes occurred between the working and broken builds. Request: We’re seeking guidance on what changes in Xcode 16+ could be affecting networking behavior in release/TestFlight builds. Any insight into relevant build settings, compiler changes, or runtime behavior differences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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May ’25
Simulator navigation does not match real device.
My app uses the top navigation panel which contains the back button, a title, and prompt. On an actual device, the navigation area is light and shows all three items. On the simulator, the navigation area is black and only the back button is shown. I need this to be correct for app store screen shots.
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May ’25
Xcode16.2 + iOS18以上系统,http自动转为https
Xcode16.2 加 iOS18 以上的系统加载图片 http 类型的 url 时, http 链接会自动升级为 https,请问有处理方案吗?浏览器报错信息如下:This content was automatically upgraded and should be served over HTTPS.
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Apr ’25
dcm support with AVFileType
During the Camera lab session at WWDC25, support for DICOM was mentioned. I'm trying to work with the new AVFileType dcm to help with handling DICOM scans. Can anyone provide some assistance?
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Jul ’25
Breakpoints in Xcode 16.3 (16E140) not stop
After update to Xcode 16.3, any breakpoints stopped in simulator and device. The scheme is configured to Debug in Build Configurator.
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Apr ’25
Authentication in UI tests
Hello! I am writing UI tests for an app with OAuth authentication and want to avoid the login screen. I want each developer to store the password and username locally on their machines. The bash script will get the token. I need to access that token from my test target somehow. The idea was to write them to a temporary file that git ignores and access this file from the bundle. But I can't add the file from the build script to the target and make it accessible from the code.
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Jun ’25
Xcode 16 Build & Archive Error - SPM
Since upgrading from Xcode 15 to 16, we have been experiencing a build error during compilation. Building on Xcode 15 still works with no issues. The error happens only on the first build after a clean. Subsequent builds succeed. This is an issue because our CI process archives the project from a clean slate, and this causes it to fail every time. I will attempt to describe the issue and include information I believe is relevant in this document. The error occurs on this import line within an Objective-C file during the Scan Dependencies step of compiling. This line imports our custom Objective-C to Swift bridging header file - "Swift2Objc.h". Our custom Objective-C to Swift bridging header file is simply wrapping the project’s auto-generated Objective-C to Swift bridging header file - "KWISwift.h". The error is specific to the import of the OfflineServices Swift Package. Specifically, the OfflineServices-Swift.h file - the Swift Package’s auto-generated Objective-C to Swift bridging file. Module JRE not found - the exact error (Also included as text on the bottom of the post) JRE is a third-party library provided to us as an xcframework. It is placed directly into our Swift Package as a binary target. The xcframework itself is composed of .a file and a Headers folder which includes header files and a module.modulemap. The module.modulemap file looks like this.
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Mar ’25
Module not found when using inheritance
PLATFORM AND VERSION Development environment: Xcode 16.4 (16F6), macOS 15.5 (24F74) Run-time configuration: iOS 18.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM I cannot build my app due to a module not found error when I'm importing Sample-Swift.h header to an ObjectiveC file. I need to use Swift code to ObjectiveC file with Swift code using an external XCFramework. It seems to be related to a mix with ObjectiveC and Swift code when Swift code uses class inheritance from FZWorkoutKit class. With a full Swift project, no issue. STEPS TO REPRODUCE Project https://fizzup.s3.amazonaws.com/files/public/Sample-WK.zip Open the provided project and try to build it. The issue occurs. In MyObject.m file, if you comment the first import (Sample-Swift.h), no issue occurs but I cannot use my Swift code (MyFile class). Uncomment the line commented in step 1. Go to MyFile.swift and change class inheritance from GoModeController (from FZWorkoutKit framework) to UIView (from UIKit). No issue occurs.
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Jun ’25
Is SFSymbol Customization officially valid as a method for using SVG in embedded widgets (lock-screen & watchOS)?
Is SFSymbol Customization officially valid as a method for using SVG in embedded widgets (lock-screen & watchOS)? I use this in UnitedPizzaHelper but wonder whether this is the prime cause why all widgets of this app gets missing on iOS devices? This issue only happened on at least 2 device in the recent 12 months (they are all on iOS 18, and one of them is running iOS 18.5... Rebooting device won't work.), and we currently have no clue how to troubleshoot this. Update: The guy running iOS 18.5 told me that the widgets are now discoverable after waiting for minutes. Seems that this is a random issue.
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Jun ’25
Ionic In App Purchase Products not showing on Simulators iOS 18.5 but showing on real devices.
Hi guys, i have an issue with my app, i am able to view in app purchase products from my deployed hybrid app (Ionic 8 with Capacitor 7) IOS platform. My inapp products are displaying on real device os 18.5 but on simulators there are no products. Is there a bug or something. Simulators tested 16 Pro max iPad m4, and iPad 5th gen all 18.5 other versions below the products does show and on real device. Your assistance will be much appreciated.
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Jun ’25
Xcode 16.3 Pods Compilation Issue
I am on MacOs 15.4.1 which is being deployed with an old version of Ruby ruby 2.6.10 and bundler version 1.17.2. I ran pod install after generating the pods with these versions and during the application compilation there have been several issues reported against pods code.
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May ’25
How do I stop a Playground in Xcode 26 from constantly executing as I type
I am experimenting with Foundation Models using the new #Playground macro. It is pretty useful. One thing I am finding though, is that the playground constantly executing is distracting, when I restructure my code and know that the intermediate results are broken and I don’t care about them. I would like to disable the Playground, make some bigger code changes, and then enable Plaground again. How do I enable and disable the Playground from constantly running?
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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
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
How do i make a mobileprovision and p12 file using only an ipad?
I have been wanting to make a mobileprovision file and a p12 file, how do i make these files but using only ipad?
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Mar ’25