How to properly use PermissionKit to ask permission

For CommunicationTopic, the console shows > several XPC-related errors, and I’m not sure > which of them are relevant. Both of them show an alert view of "Can't ask, An unknown error occurred"

I am also having the same error when attempting to get parental permission using a Communication topic (Unable to ask / unknown error occurred).

I also am not in Texas if it matters.

Tap Settings app > Developer > Sandbox Account to display a menu. Select and open "Management" from the menu, and you will see an option for "Age Verification" at the bottom of the screen. You can select a test case here.

*This is an English translation from Japanese, so the wording may differ.

I assume the ask permission flow should send the request to the parent via iMessage.

That is what was shown in the WWDC video for PermissionKit.

And I am using the code from the WWDC video and running on IOS 26.2 RC by the way.

the communication permission work for me with xcode and ios 26.2 public release

it needs sync contacts and enable communication limit on the child device. the error messages I got from console were very helpful.

(501) Invalidation handler invoked, clearing connection
(501) personaAttributesForPersonaType for type:0 failed with error Error Domain=NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=4099 "The connection to service named com.apple.mobile.usermanagerd.xpc was invalidated from this process." UserInfo={NSDebugDescription=The connection to service named com.apple.mobile.usermanagerd.xpc was invalidated from this process.}
SendFlow (Host): Error sending begin message: hostViewControllerDidActivate(_:) Error Domain=AskToCore.ATMessageComposeValidationError Code=2 "Contact syncing is not set up" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Contact syncing is not set up, NSLocalizedFailureReason=Contact syncing needs to be configured before you can send messages., NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=Please enable contact syncing in Settings.}

SendFlow (Host): Error sending begin message: hostViewControllerDidActivate(_:) Error Domain=AskToCore.ATMessageComposeValidationError Code=3 "Communication limits are not enabled" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Communication limits are not enabled, NSLocalizedFailureReason=Communication limits need to be enabled before you can send messages., NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=Please enable communication limits in Screen Time settings.}

However, I still don't know how to fake my location to texas to test significant app update

the communication permission work for me with xcode and ios 26.2 public release it needs sync contacts and enable communication limit on the child device.

Thanks. I also got mine working. Not sure if it was the upgrade to 26.2 actual release from 26.2 RC or changing the Communications limits.

I still don't know how to fake my location to texas to test significant app update

Two thoughts:

• Use a VPN
• GPX file in your project (for testing) - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windows10space/can-i-spoof-gps-location-on-iphone--no-jailbreak-needed/4427403/replies/4427409

Thanks. I also got mine working. Not sure if it was the upgrade to 26.2 actual release from 26.2 RC or changing the Communications limits.

Did some more testing and it was the change of the Communication Limits that fixed the error. If I set the teenage user to Everyone the service error comes back.

Hi @chou_ios,

Where legally required, you must check the age of the people using your app, starting with new Apple Accounts created in Texas on or after January 1, 2026, which has obligations only for iOS and iPadOS apps. To learn more, see Next steps for apps distributed in Texas.

To test content revocation in Sandbox on iOS and iPadOS 26.2 and later, please see the documentation below:

Testing Age Assurance in Sandbox

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/testing-age-assurance-in-sandbox

Navigate to your Sandbox Apple Account settings

Access your Sandbox Apple Account settings to configure Age Assurance test scenarios:

1. Confirm that you have enabled Developer Mode. If you haven’t, see Enabling Developer Mode on a device
2. Open Settings and select Developer.
3. Scroll down to Sandbox Apple Account.
4. If you’re not logged in to an account, select Sign In to authenticate yourself.
5. Once you’re signed in, select your Apple Account.

Test Age Assurance on device

Test various age range scenarios on the Sandbox Apple Account page in iOS or iPadOS by following these steps:

1. Follow the steps from Navigate to your Sandbox Apple Account settings (above).
2. In the Sandbox Apple Account modal, select Manage.
3. Scroll down and select Age Assurance.

Test app consent revocation

To test the notification when a parent or guardian revokes access to your app on behalf of their child, follow these steps:

1. Follow the steps from Navigate to your Sandbox Apple Account settings (above).
2. In the Sandbox Apple Account modal, select Manage.
3. Scroll down and select Revoke App Consent.
4. Enter your app’s Bundle ID (for example, com.example.bundle).
5. Tap Revoke Consent to simulate the revocation.
6. Confirm that the system displays “Notification Triggered” with the message “A notification will be sent to the developer server soon.”

Cheers,

Paris X Pinkney |  WWDR | DTS Engineer