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# lifeCycleState

Information about the state of the applet instance.

```
let lifeCycleState: Data
```

## Discussion

The format of the data in this property is defined in Table 11-4 of GlobalPlatform Card Specification 2.2.1, and the Mobile Secure Element specification from the [Apple Business Register](https://register.apple.com/login).

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