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Question on using Apple TTS voice (commercial use and license)
Apple provides a function to create TTS voice as a file in TTS. (AVSpeechUtterance/AVSpeechSynthesizer) Or, if the user records the video of TTS playback and uses that video I wonder what the scope of use is if I use this TTS voice to make YouTube, TikTok, or commercial videos. Is it impossible to use it commercially at all? Can I use it commercially with the source indicated? Can I use it commercially without a separate source indication? Is there a difference in commercial use license between Siri voices and regular TTS voices?
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Mar ’25
Can the MDM status be changed while the user's screen is locked?
Hello, I am an iOS developer managing an MDM app. In this app, we are only using the camera restriction feature. Can the MDM status (specifically, the camera state) be changed while the user's screen is locked? We want to communicate with our server in the background and apply changes, but there is no known information about this. I would appreciate your help!
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Mar ’25
Safari Application not listed in system_profile command
Issue - Safari application not fetched from system_profile command Use case - We are trying to get list of installed applications in the mac. For this we use System_profiler command to fetch the details list. It is working good, but the thing is , It doesnt fetch Safari app as an installed Application. Command used - **/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPApplicationsDataType** Can anyone suggest any other way to fetch the installed applications list from the mac , which includes all the apps (including safari app) and remains effective ?
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Mar ’25
Do MDM Certificates work after Apple Developer Account Expiry? Do they continue to work after renewal?
I have an issue with my MDM setup. The Push notification that installs and updates configuration profile in the device is no longer working. It was working before Apple developer account got expired we renewed our apple developer account and then retried and we got the device enrollment working just fine. Now when we are updating configuration profile and MDM server is supposed to notify the device using push notification, this is the part where its not working. Are the certs faulty now since the account was expired? Would just renewal of the Push cert work? Will I have to setup the certs all over again? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Mar ’25
Using SUBQUERY on @status item
We'd like to determine if there is a configuration declaration that is active on a device as part of a predicate. The current logic (based on the WWDC 22 session) is: SUBQUERY(@status(management.declarations.configurations), $declaration, ($declaration.@key(identifier) == "com.abc.declarationname" AND $declaration.@key(active) == true)).@count == 1 The goal is that if the declaration is active, then a predicate should evaluate to true. This query does not appear to be working. Should we be able to use @status(management.declarations.activations) in a predicate? If so, what are we missing to attempt to determine if the declaration is active? If I search the existing status objects that are sent from the device, it is showing as active in the status channel.
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Mar ’25
How to pass the review process for an app with MDM support?
Hello, We have implemented support for our app to work with MDM. Basically the app needs to read the custom configuration with UserDefaults.standard.dictionary(forKey: ‘com.apple.configuration.managed’) in order to be functional when in an MDM. The issue is that in the app review process we are told that: "Guideline 2.1.0 - Information Needed We are still unable to access the app's Mobile Device Management (MDM) functionality. Provide a demo MDM profile and corresponding login credentials that we can be used to access the MDM features and functionality." How do we create a demo MDM profile? Our app only needs to be passed configuration information and we have used Apple Configurator to create a profile, we have added information but it still doesn't work. Here is an example of the .mobileconfig file we have generated, but when we install it on our device, the app does not return any value using UserDefaults.standard.dictionary(forKey: ‘com.apple.configuration.managed’). <?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>PayloadContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>App Name</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>com.xxx.yyy.TESTUUID</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.ManagedAppConfiguration</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>TESTUUID</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>ManagedAppConfiguration</key> <dict> <key>MyFirstKey</key> <string>value1</string> <key>MySecondKey</key> <string>value2</string> </dict> </dict> </array> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Test Profile</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>payloadid.TESTUUID2</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>Configuration</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>TESTUUID2</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </plist> On the other hand, about 3 weeks ago we requested the MDM capability for the app (https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/mdm-capability) but we have not received any response. We are at a bit of a loss.
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Feb ’25
Geolocation Manager without function?
Hello, I write my bachelor-thesis about geolocation data on an iPhone. I write a small app to get the actual coordinates and saved into a sqlite database. so far so far. Now I have a GPS-generator from R&S to simulate gps-data and satellites. I can simulate 6 satellites parallel to my "fake" geolocation. I write the app also on an Android -smartphone, this Android can display the Satellites-ID and the "fake" geolocation..thats fine for my thesis. But my iPhone would not display anything I this setup? During outside the app would be deliver the actual coordinate, but with the signal.genarator I can't get coordinates. I try GPS, Glosnass, Galileo and Beidoo but nothing happens on my iPhone 12mini. The IOS is 18.1 and I use the core Location api. Has anybody some ideas for me and my thesis?
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Feb ’25
IOS 18.3 does not accept the trusted CA's certificate after changed the website cert
Hello, wehave some Iphone in the family and noticed a strange issue: On a website the site admins renewed the webserver cert, and now most of the IOS devices( Iphone 15 / 15 Pro Max / Ipad 10) doesnot trust in the new cert, while the apple trustsin the rootCA webste: https://etitan.hu RootCA CN = NetLock Arany (Class Gold) Főtanúsítvány ios 18 trusted CAs:https://support.apple.com/en-us/121672 So any idea whats wrong ? On windows everything is OK !
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Feb ’25
How to install a configuration profile created through Apple Configurator or imazing profile editor on an unsupervised iPhone?
I have created a configuration profile which basically just turns off notifications for Shortcuts app but I am unable to install it on my iPhone as I am getting the following error “This profile can be installed on a supervised device only” can someone please help me with this? Would also appreciate if you have another way to turn off shortcuts notifications permanently since when I turn it off via screen time it keeps turning itself ON every couple of days.
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Feb ’25
Recover device enrolled email from any iOS device for an enterprise app?
Is the possibility of programmatically recovering the enrolled email address associated with an iPad. We are currently working on a project that requires us to retrieve this information for our enrolled devices. Could you please provide guidance or documentation on how we can achieve this programmatically? Specifically, we are interested in any APIs or frameworks that Apple provides for this purpose, as well as any necessary permissions or configurations that need to be in place.
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Feb ’25
DurationUntilRemoval MDM property
Hello, I have an issue with DurationUntilRemoval—it never deletes my profile. I installed it via my MDM server and also tried installing it using Apple Configurator 2. The device is in supervised mode. Here is my profile: ** DurationUntilRemoval** ** 3600** <key>PayloadContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>PayloadDescription</key> <string>Configures restrictions</string> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>Restrictions</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.applicationaccess.82B4587F-86F6-406B-9D27-03A799379EB5</string> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>com.apple.applicationaccess</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>82B4587F-86F6-406B-9D27-03A799379EB5</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>allowActivityContinuation</key> <true/> <key>allowAddingGameCenterFriends</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPlayIncomingRequests</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrint</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrintCredentialsStorage</key> <true/> <key>allowAirPrintiBeaconDiscovery</key> <true/> <key>allowAppCellularDataModification</key> <true/> <key>allowAppClips</key> <true/> <key>allowAppInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowAppRemoval</key> <true/> <key>allowApplePersonalizedAdvertising</key> <true/> <key>allowAssistant</key> <true/> <key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</key> <true/> <key>allowAutoCorrection</key> <true/> <key>allowAutoUnlock</key> <true/> <key>allowAutomaticAppDownloads</key> <true/> <key>allowBluetoothModification</key> <true/> <key>allowBookstore</key> <true/> <key>allowBookstoreErotica</key> <true/> <key>allowCamera</key> <true/> <key>allowCellularPlanModification</key> <true/> <key>allowChat</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudBackup</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudDocumentSync</key> <true/> <key>allowCloudPhotoLibrary</key> <true/> <key>allowContinuousPathKeyboard</key> <true/> <key>allowDefinitionLookup</key> <true/> <key>allowDeviceNameModification</key> <true/> <key>allowDeviceSleep</key> <true/> <key>allowDictation</key> <true/> <key>allowESIMModification</key> <true/> <key>allowEnablingRestrictions</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseAppTrust</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseBookBackup</key> <true/> <key>allowEnterpriseBookMetadataSync</key> <true/> <key>allowEraseContentAndSettings</key> <true/> <key>allowExplicitContent</key> <true/> <key>allowFilesNetworkDriveAccess</key> <true/> <key>allowFilesUSBDriveAccess</key> <true/> <key>allowFindMyDevice</key> <true/> <key>allowFindMyFriends</key> <true/> <key>allowFingerprintForUnlock</key> <true/> <key>allowFingerprintModification</key> <true/> <key>allowGameCenter</key> <true/> <key>allowGlobalBackgroundFetchWhenRoaming</key> <true/> <key>allowInAppPurchases</key> <true/> <key>allowKeyboardShortcuts</key> <true/> <key>allowManagedAppsCloudSync</key> <true/> <key>allowMultiplayerGaming</key> <true/> <key>allowMusicService</key> <true/> <key>allowNews</key> <true/> <key>allowNotificationsModification</key> <true/> <key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key> <true/> <key>allowOpenFromUnmanagedToManaged</key> <true/> <key>allowPairedWatch</key> <true/> <key>allowPassbookWhileLocked</key> <true/> <key>allowPasscodeModification</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordAutoFill</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordProximityRequests</key> <true/> <key>allowPasswordSharing</key> <true/> <key>allowPersonalHotspotModification</key> <true/> <key>allowPhotoStream</key> <true/> <key>allowPredictiveKeyboard</key> <true/> <key>allowProximitySetupToNewDevice</key> <true/> <key>allowRadioService</key> <true/> <key>allowRemoteAppPairing</key> <true/> <key>allowRemoteScreenObservation</key> <true/> <key>allowSafari</key> <true/> <key>allowScreenShot</key> <true/> <key>allowSharedStream</key> <true/> <key>allowSpellCheck</key> <true/> <key>allowSpotlightInternetResults</key> <true/> <key>allowSystemAppRemoval</key> <true/> <key>allowUIAppInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowUIConfigurationProfileInstallation</key> <true/> <key>allowUSBRestrictedMode</key> <true/> <key>allowUnpairedExternalBootToRecovery</key> <false/> <key>allowUntrustedTLSPrompt</key> <true/> <key>allowVPNCreation</key> <true/> <key>allowVideoConferencing</key> <true/> <key>allowVoiceDialing</key> <true/> <key>allowWallpaperModification</key> <true/> <key>allowiTunes</key> <true/> <key>forceAirDropUnmanaged</key> <false/> <key>forceAirPrintTrustedTLSRequirement</key> <false/> <key>forceAssistantProfanityFilter</key> <false/> <key>forceAuthenticationBeforeAutoFill</key> <false/> <key>forceAutomaticDateAndTime</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomAutomaticallyJoinClasses</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomRequestPermissionToLeaveClasses</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomUnpromptedAppAndDeviceLock</key> <false/> <key>forceClassroomUnpromptedScreenObservation</key> <false/> <key>forceDelayedSoftwareUpdates</key> <false/> <key>forceEncryptedBackup</key> <false/> <key>forceITunesStorePasswordEntry</key> <false/> <key>forceLimitAdTracking</key> <false/> <key>forceWatchWristDetection</key> <false/> <key>forceWiFiPowerOn</key> <false/> <key>forceWiFiWhitelisting</key> <false/> <key>ratingApps</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>ratingMovies</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>ratingRegion</key> <string>us</string> <key>ratingTVShows</key> <integer>1000</integer> <key>safariAcceptCookies</key> <real>2</real> <key>safariAllowAutoFill</key> <true/> <key>safariAllowJavaScript</key> <true/> <key>safariAllowPopups</key> <true/> <key>safariForceFraudWarning</key> <false/> </dict> </array> <key>PayloadDisplayName</key> <string>papala</string> <key>PayloadIdentifier</key> <string>MacBook-Pro-Kyrylo-2.4A2954CA-57A5-44D9-8AD3-546407A0CAD4</string> <key>PayloadRemovalDisallowed</key> <false/> <key>PayloadType</key> <string>Configuration</string> <key>PayloadUUID</key> <string>BEED8448-8866-43EB-AC3C-1C3C652AADE4</string> <key>PayloadVersion</key> <integer>1</integer> it's just test profile, without difficult stuff, but it doesn't work too What is wrong?
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Feb ’25
Questions about MDM command "DeviceLock"
Hi, I have a couple of questions about how to proceed and prepare the implementation for the DeviceLock MDM command for macOS in a secure and proper manner. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/device-lock-command In documentation "PIN" is "(string) The six-character PIN for Find My. This value is available in macOS 10.8 and later." - is this the PIN that is used to unlock the device? Is there any video online that I can see how the process would look like for the end user with locking and unlocking a device? What should be done before sending a DeviceLock command? What should be done to safely test the command without bricking a device. How to unlock a device that was locked with a DeviceLock command? Is there any Unlock command or can the user unlock device with the provided PIN earlier? Thank you for any help!
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Feb ’25
ExFAT External Drive Deletion is Slow
Hello guys, I wanted to reach out to see if any of you have experienced or come across an issue we are facing in our organization. We are encountering a campus-wide problem where Macs are take an unusually long time to delete files on external drives formatted with ExFAT. We manage these Macs through Jamf Pro, and numerous policies are applied when the devices are enrolled. We have tested the issue in both scenarios—when the Macs are connected to the domain and when they are not—and the slow deletion persists in both cases. At this point, we are unsure whether the issue lies on our end or if it is related to the operating system itself. If anyone has found a fix or workaround for this problem, we would appreciate your input.
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Feb ’25
I'm trying to get the "App and Book Information" of the custom app, but the result is empty.
I'm looking at the Apple official document below and getting the app's information. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/getting-app-and-book-information-legacy However, I couldn't get the custom app's information for a few days ago. The result item is empty. This is a URL that is normally viewed. https://uclient-api.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStorePlatform.woa/wa/lookup?version=2&p=mdm-lockup&caller=MDM&platform=volumestore&cc=jp&id=1202716089 This is the URL that gives an empty response to the result. https://uclient-api.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStorePlatform.woa/wa/lookup?version=2&p=mdm-lockup&caller=MDM&platform=volumestore&cc=jp&id=1556411142 In ABM/ASM, the number of applications used and the number of available applications are all viewed normally. Is there anything else I can check? Please reply. Thank you.
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Feb ’25
ReferenceError: ReadableStream is not defined, Command PhaseScriptExecution failed with a nonzero exit code
ReferenceError: ReadableStream is not defined at Object. (/Users/anaadmin/Documents/AnaNewApp/node_modules/@expo/cli/node_modules/undici/lib/web/fetch/response.js:528:3) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1198:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1252:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1076:32) at Function.Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:911:12) at Module.require (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1100:19) at require (node:internal/modules/cjs/helpers:119:18) at Object. (/Users/anaadmin/Documents/AnaNewApp/node_modules/@expo/cli/node_modules/undici/lib/web/fetch/index.js:11:5) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1198:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1252:10) After trying out all suggestions and different versions of tools such as XCode, nvm, yarn, node, etc., nothing works for me i added : <PROJECT_PATH>/node_modules/@langchain/core/dist/utils/stream.cjs - add const { ReadableStream } = require("web-streams-polyfill"); npm install web-streams-polyfill Tried downgrading to Node 18 as well as various polyfills but haven't been able to get it to work Following does not work in xcode Delete your Podfile.lock (I like to use the command '-rm -rf Podfile.lock' on the terminal for this) Delete your Pods folder (I like to use the command '-rm -rf Pods' in the terminal for this) Delete your .xcworkspace Pod install Clear your project into XCode> Product> Clean Build Folder i have tried cd ios pod install Continuously i am getting same error. Any one know, how to resolve this error
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Feb ’25