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Hello everyone, I hope you’ll all bear with me as I get up to speed. My background is in Unix, procedural languages, mission critical databases and enterprise applications. I’ve just started heading a team with an iOS app used in healthcare that contains confidential patient information (PHI) that's governed by HIPAA and FDA cybersecurity, etc. It seems there’s some contention in the team over whether the app, SQLite db, and medical images belong in the Documents or an Application Support directory in the Library. From everything I’ve read, it seems that Apple’s intent is Library/Application Support. Two questions: Which is the correct location? And hopefully, a few compelling justifications. On one of our iPads, the app stopped displaying what was two years of data in SQLite. I haven’t yet tested for index corruption, however one of the programmers believes this resulted from an iOS update that needed space and cleared data in the cache (but that makes no sense to myself). Feedback highly appreciated. Many thanks, David Why, because somebody has to
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Dec ’24
VNRecognizeTextRequest not able to read .mov files locally
Hi, I am trying to build a command line app that read local mov files and print the text to the terminal. When I open the file with VNImageRequestHandler(url: url), where the url is a hardcode path to my desktop file, the terminal reports CRImage Reader Detector was given zero-dimensioned image (0 x 0). Anyone can help? Thanks!
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Dec ’24
MacOS Sequoia install error
Good day. Installed Sequoia Developer Beta. After that, the laptop started to behave incorrectly, programs over 1 GB stopped installing, updates were not installed, sometimes it rebooted spontaneously. Decided to roll back. With the help of another Macbook, I managed to install 14.6.1. Errors remained. Updates are not installed. Tried to restore through the recovery menu, error at 52 minutes, using a boot disk, the same error. What else can I do? Mac Book Pro M1 16gb/2tb
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Dec ’24
Problems running the "Paloalto GlobalProtect" app on iOS iPhone
When connecting SSLVPN through the "Paloalto GlobalProtect" app on an iOS iPhone, I try to connect through my Google Workspace account. During this process, an error occurs when logging in after entering my Google account. The error is as follows. The Paloalto Networks TAC Support team recommends that you contact Apple Support. When connecting SSLVPN through the "Paloalto GlobalProtect" app on an Android device, I can log in normally with my Google account. It only doesn't work on iOS iPhones. ~/Downloads/GPSupportInfo/Agent.log:119: 2024-12-16 14:08:08.047 GlobalProtect[4402:1352815] Error: (ManagerUtils.mm:566) Send message failed: GlobalProtect, error: Error Domain=NEVPNErrorDomain Code=1 "(null)" ~/Downloads/GPSupportInfo/Agent.log:119: 2024-12-16 14:08:08.047 GlobalProtect[4402:1352815] Error: (ManagerUtils.mm:566) Send message failed: GlobalProtect, error: Error Domain=NEVPNErrorDomain Code=1 "(null)" ~/Downloads/GPSupportInfo/Agent.log:119: 2024-12-16 14:08:08.047 GlobalProtect[4402:1352815] Error: (ManagerUtils.mm:566) Send message failed: GlobalProtect, error: Error Domain=NEVPNErrorDomain Code=1 "(null)" ~/Downloads/GPSupportInfo/Agent.log:119: 2024-12-16 14:08:08.047 GlobalProtect[4402:1352815] Error: (ManagerUtils.mm:566) Send message failed: GlobalProtect, error: Error Domain=NEVPNErrorDomain Code=1 "(null)" Paloalto said that it is the same as the content of the Apple Developer Forum below and told me to contact Apple Support. https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/25928 Please tell me how to solve this problem.
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Dec ’24
Can anyone help?
I recently used Open core legacy patcher to update my old 2012 Macbook pro to run a new pice of dj software. the update went smooth but now the Dj software wont open just gives me a crash report. Im totally stumped. the crash report. Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread Exception Type: EXC_BAD_INSTRUCTION (SIGILL) Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000001, 0x0000000000000000 Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 4 Illegal instruction: 4 Terminating Process: exc handler [3839] Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread 0 Engine DJ 0x10c9e3d81 0x10c28f000 + 7687553 1 dyld 0x7ff807632729 invocation function for block in dyld4::Loader::findAndRunAllInitializers(dyld4::RuntimeState&) const + 241 2 dyld 0x7ff80766b34e invocation function for block in dyld3::MachOAnalyzer::forEachInitializer(Diagnostics&, dyld3::MachOAnalyzer::VMAddrConverter const&, void (unsigned int) block_pointer, void const*) const + 133 3 dyld 0x7ff80765fb73 invocation function for block in dyld3::MachOFile::forEachSection(void (dyld3::MachOFile::SectionInfo const&, bool, bool&) block_pointer) const + 543 4 dyld 0x7ff80761a07b dyld3::MachOFile::forEachLoadCommand(Diagnostics&, void (load_command const*, bool&) block_pointer) const + 249 5 dyld 0x7ff80765ebe8 dyld3::MachOFile::forEachSection(void (dyld3::MachOFile::SectionInfo const&, bool, bool&) block_pointer) const + 176 6 dyld 0x7ff807661266 dyld3::MachOFile::forEachInitializerPointerSection(Diagnostics&, void (unsigned int, unsigned int, bool&) block_pointer) const + 116 7 dyld 0x7ff80766b084 dyld3::MachOAnalyzer::forEachInitializer(Diagnostics&, dyld3::MachOAnalyzer::VMAddrConverter const&, void (unsigned int) block_pointer, void const*) const + 390 8 dyld 0x7ff8076325c2 dyld4::Loader::findAndRunAllInitializers(dyld4::RuntimeState&) const + 150 9 dyld 0x7ff807638af7 dyld4::JustInTimeLoader::runInitializers(dyld4::RuntimeState&) const + 21 10 dyld 0x7ff807632928 dyld4::Loader::runInitializersBottomUp(dyld4::RuntimeState&, dyld3::Array<dyld4::Loader const*>&, dyld3::Array<dyld4::Loader const*>&) const + 276 11 dyld 0x7ff807636141 dyld4::Loader::runInitializersBottomUpPlusUpwardLinks(dyld4::RuntimeState&) const::$_0::operator()() const + 147 12 dyld 0x7ff8076329bc dyld4::Loader::runInitializersBottomUpPlusUpwardLinks(dyld4::RuntimeState&) const + 90 13 dyld 0x7ff80764e1f7 dyld4::APIs::runAllInitializersForMain() + 277 14 dyld 0x7ff80761f52e dyld4::prepare(dyld4::APIs&, dyld3::MachOAnalyzer const*) + 3433 15 dyld 0x7ff80761e792 dyld4::start(dyld4::KernelArgs*, void*, void*)::$_0::operator()() const + 572 16 dyld 0x7ff80761e27f start + 1727 Thread 1: 0 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x7ff8079a8bcc start_wqthread + 0 Thread 2: 0 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x7ff8079a8bcc start_wqthread + 0 Thread 0 crashed with X86 Thread State (64-bit): rax: 0x00006000012acc80 rbx: 0x00006000032b3c90 rcx: 0x00006000012acd00 rdx: 0x000000011008e000 rdi: 0x0000000000000000 rsi: 0x00006000012ac000 rbp: 0x00007ff7b3c5a9f0 rsp: 0x00007ff7b3c5a9c0 r8: 0x0000000000000002 r9: 0x000000000000001b r10: 0x00000000001ff800 r11: 0x0000000000000080 r12: 0x000000010eeae278 r13: 0x000000010c28f6e8 r14: 0x00007ff84a461050 r15: 0x00007ff84a4614a0 rip: 0x000000010c9e3d81 rfl: 0x0000000000010207 cr2: 0x0000000000000000 Logical CPU: 2 Error Code: 0x00000000 Trap Number: 6
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Dec ’24
Transfer sub is different length
Hello. I'm preparing transfer app now but don't understand identifier length. reporence : https://developer.apple.com/documentation/sign_in_with_apple/transferring_your_apps_and_users_to_another_team 1 : xxxxxx.15fbexc6b31e41e78b891803a56b1axx.0247 2: xxxxxx.26ae9x5347f1f4fcebb3ae1b91807b5xx number 1 is The team-scoped user identifier number 2 is transfer identifier but length is different so i scared is it okay?
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Dec ’24
Live Caller ID Extensions - EvaluationKey vs. Identifier-Based Queries and Automatic Refresh Timing
What determines whether the live caller ID call extension sends a /queries request with an EvaluationKey instead of an EvaluationKeyMetadata.Identifier? Is this behavior configurable through our app? In the live-callerid-lookup-example, the code checks if the PirRequest contains an EvaluationKey and uses it for evaluation if present; otherwise, it defaults to the uploaded key. However, during testing with the live caller ID extension, we observed that the client system (iPhone) consistently sends /queries requests using only EvaluationKeyMetadata.Identifier. Is it possible for the client to send queries with an EvaluationKey to reduce storage requirements? In the "Refresh the Data" section, it is mentioned that "The system periodically refreshes these parameters automatically." Could you provide more details on the specific timing or frequency of these automatic refreshes? For example, do factors such as Low Power Mode, power-saving mode, or a screen-locked state affect the frequency or occurrence of these updates?
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Dec ’24
`user` not returned from Sign in with Apple REST API
I have tried everything to get the user field returned with Sign in flow and it never does, not for new users, not even if i create a new app! Working with Apple is so frustrating and you have to pay for it!! Referencing this page, I am using scope=name email. I have tried using + and %20 as the spacer and neither makes a difference. I have also tried setting response_type = code and code id_token (again with + and %20 as the spacer) which also doesn't make a difference. Always the id_token is returned and always the email, but never the user. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/sign_in_with_apple/sign_in_with_apple_js/incorporating_sign_in_with_apple_into_other_platforms#3332115 AUTHORIZE REQUEST https://appleid.apple.com/auth/authorize? { "response_type": "code", "client_id": "com.example.service", "scope": "name email", "state": "77264297-813c-4738-83ef-f1b77daea04c", "redirect_uri": "https://example.com/auth/apple/callback", "code_challenge_method": "S256", "code_challenge": "2SJCneEpjKcN.....xIIHnpqcvjK_Y0s", "access_type": "offline", "nonce": "1734523662", "response_mode": "form_post" } TOKEN REQUEST https://appleid.apple.com/auth/token? { "grant_type": "authorization_code", "code": "c870aaec987a14.....dqakaGP4Yn1nH3dnPgww", "client_id": "com.hikesync.service", "client_secret": "eyJhbGciOiJFUzI....3izij6dojYfdV6JMdbQPx3sOA", "redirect_uri": "https://hikesync.com/auth/apple/callback", "code_verifier": "38hHUC....mYuE0zfYVNTycg" } RESPONSE { "access_token": "a2b70e12d38b446....4hA7-RLNj0ifU5Q", "token_type": "Bearer", "expires_in": 3600, "refresh_token": "rb4ed9be2b4024......w5RWjVFUQ", "id_token": "eyJraWQiOiJyQlJmV.......0Df0ihEJiA" } JWT { "iss": "https://appleid.apple.com", "aud": "SERVICE_ID", "exp": 1734606699, "iat": 1734520299, "sub": "000000.f7f7c0ac.....db9fad7e19.1111", "nonce": "NONCE", "at_hash": "NAfjmciTi2NtmPYIMAgjig", "email": "abc123@privaterelay.appleid.com", "email_verified": true, "is_private_email": true, "auth_time": 1734520297, "nonce_supported": true }
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Dec ’24
iOS18 - NSInternalInconsistencyException
Does any ont encountered such crash? It only occured on iOS18 device. Application Specific Information: *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInternalInconsistencyException', reason: '_endUndoGroupRemovingIfEmpty:: _UITextUndoManager 0x30d3bca50 is in invalid state, endUndoGrouping called with no matching begin UserInfo:(null)' Pthread id: 2420148 Thread 0 Crashed: 0 CoreFoundation __exceptionPreprocess + 164 1 libobjc.A.dylib objc_exception_throw + 88 2 Foundation -[NSUndoManager endUndoGrouping] + 0 3 Foundation __NSFirePerformWithOrder + 296 4 CoreFoundation __CFRUNLOOP_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_AN_OBSERVER_CALLBACK_FUNCTION__ + 36 5 CoreFoundation __CFRunLoopDoObservers + 552 6 CoreFoundation __CFRunLoopRun + 788 7 CoreFoundation CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 588 8 GraphicsServices GSEventRunModal + 164 9 UIKitCore -[UIApplication _run] + 816 10 UIKitCore UIApplicationMain + 340 11 application main (main.m:39) 12 (null) 0x00000001abfecde8 0x0 + 7180570088
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Dec ’24
FinanceKit requestAuthorization denied
Hello all 👋 I'm getting unexpected behavior when testing FinanceKit for my app and was hoping to get assistance. Pre-reqs (defined at https://developer.apple.com/documentation/financekit): I've been given the FinanceKit entitlement I have the com.apple.developer.financekit entitlement set to financial-data I also have NSFinancialDataDescription set in Info.plist. I am targeting iOS 17.4 (a physical device) When I call FinanceStore.shared.requestAuthorization(), I immediately get a denied status without any alert dialogs. No data about my app is listed in Settings > Privacy & Security > Wallet Any idea what else is needed here? Thanks so much for the help! Code import SwiftUI import FinanceKit @main struct myApp: App { var body: some Scene { WindowGroup { ContentView() } } } struct ContentView: View { @State private var status: AuthorizationStatus? @State private var dataAvail: Bool? var body: some View { VStack { Text("Data available \(String(describing: dataAvail))") Text("Auth status \(String(describing: status))") Button("Get Status") { Task{ dataAvail = FinanceStore.isDataAvailable(.financialData) status = try await FinanceStore.shared.authorizationStatus() } }.buttonStyle(.borderedProminent) Button("Request Auth") { Task{ do{ status = try await FinanceStore.shared.requestAuthorization() }catch{ print(error) } } }.buttonStyle(.borderedProminent) } .padding() } } #Preview { ContentView() } app.entitlements: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>com.apple.developer.financekit</key> <array> <string>financial-data</string> </array> </dict> </plist> Info.plist: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>NSFinancialDataDescription</key> <string>Budget across all your accounts</string> </dict> </plist> VIdeo demo:
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Dec ’24
Embedding automation command line tool into an AppStore app
I am developing a macOS word-processing app that should be distributed via the Apple App Store. Some of the app's functions like generating HTML and PDF exports should be automatable via Shortcuts and via shell scripts. To support the latter, I plan to include a command line tool inside the app that can be called from the Terminal or a shell script. The tool should be able to instruct the main app to then perform the desired commands. A well-known AppStore app that uses this design is BBEdit which also contains multiple command line tools that offer functionality from the main app to users of the Terminal. My technical questions now are: Should the command line tool executable be sandboxed and if yes, how? Even after many trials, I have not found a way to make a working sandboxed command line tool. If a sandboxed tool is started from the Terminal, it is immediately terminated with an exception in _libsecinit_appsandbox.cold.12. I am aware of the Apple developer documentation article Embedding A Helper Tool In A Sandboxed App, but it addresses a different architecture in which the helper tool is started from the main app and therefore is able to inherit its sandbox. BBEdit is only sandboxing the main app, but not its embedded command line tools and is still allowed in the App Store. Is this the way to go for me as well or does BBEdit get some special treatment in the App Store? How can the command line tool pass the permission to access files to the main app? As my main app is sandboxed, it needs explicit permission from the user to be able to access files. Users of a command line tool give this permission by providing file paths as arguments. How can I pass these permissions along to the main app? BBEdit is able to do this even when the user has not given it full-disk access. I know that it is using Apple Events for the communication between the command line tool and the main app, but I am not sure how this allows to pass permissions. Can anyone shed light on how to implement a solution here? Thanks!
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Dec ’24
Getting ASAuthorizationError 1004 (notInteractive) when testing web credential sharing with Apple sample app
Using both the Apple sample app for passkeys (link below) and another barebones sample app from github (link below), we are getting this same error when trying to retrieve a user's passkey that has been created from our website associated with the sample app: ASAuthorizationController credential request failed with error: Error Domain=com.apple.AuthenticationServices.AuthorizationError Code=1004 "(null)" Error: ["NSLocalizedFailureReason": Unable to verify webcredentials association of TEAMID.com.company.product with domain app.company.com. Please try again in a few seconds.] Note I have replaced TEAMID, the bundle id and the website id here, but the values match our site association file, which has this content: { "webcredentials": { "apps": [ "TEAMID.com.company.product" ] } } and is hosted at: https://app.company.com/.well-known/apple-app-site-association (returned with Content-Type: application/json header) The enum values for ASAuthorizationError.Code I believe are: canceled: 1000 failed: 1001 invalidResponse: 1002 notHandled: 1003 notInteractive: 1004 unknown: 1005 Thus we are getting notInteractive, which according to another forum post here, we should not be seeing. With both sample apps, I've made sure the request to perform authentication is triggered from a button press by the user. Can someone please help us figure out why we are getting this error? Xcode version: 16.2 MacOS version: 15.2 iOS version: 18.2 iPhone model: iPhone SE (MHGT3X/A) Link for Apple sample app: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/authenticationservices/connecting_to_a_service_with_passkeys Link for Github sample app: https://github.com/hansemannn/iOS16-Passkeys-Sample
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Dec ’24
Browser for TV OS
I recently tried Apple TV after using android tv for a long time. The main missing item is having a browser. I could not find one. i tried building Firefox for TVOS, it failed with WebKit not available. Is there a way to build WebKit and package it along with a browser package while building it?
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Dec ’24