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Emergency Reset
Here’s a detailed report you can submit to Apple Support: Subject: Critical Issue with Emergency Reset Feature in Safety Check Dear Apple Support Team, I am writing to report a significant issue with the Emergency Reset feature in the Safety Check tool on iOS devices. This feature, designed to immediately revoke access to user data in emergency situations, is not functioning as intended, leaving users potentially vulnerable to data breaches or privacy violations. Issue Details The Emergency Reset feature fails to stop sharing permissions for certain Apple apps, specifically Fitness (linked to Apple Health) and Home (linked to HomeKit). When attempting to reset all sharing permissions using Emergency Reset, the system displays an error message stating: “Unable to Stop Sharing. A problem occurred when attempting to stop sharing with Fitness and Home. Stop sharing directly within these apps.” Concerns with Fitness App (Apple Health) • The Fitness app integrates with Apple Health, which allows third-party apps to access sensitive health data, such as activity metrics, workouts, and more. • When Emergency Reset fails, third-party apps may retain access to this data until users manually revoke permissions through Settings, which contradicts the promise of an “immediate reset.” Concerns with Home App (HomeKit Framework) • The Home app, which manages smart home devices via the HomeKit framework, also fails to revoke permissions during Emergency Reset. • This could leave third-party devices or shared users with continued access to smart home settings, such as cameras, locks, and sensors, which poses a serious security risk. Vulnerability Implications 1. Potential for Exploitation by Third Parties: • Third-party apps and devices integrated via Apple Health or HomeKit could continue to access sensitive information if Emergency Reset fails. • This opens a window for malicious actors to exploit incomplete revocation of permissions. 2. Emergency Situations: • The feature is critical for users in emergencies (e.g., fleeing abusive relationships or addressing a data breach), but its reliance on manual interventions undermines its effectiveness. • Users may not have the time or knowledge to manually revoke permissions in multiple apps during emergencies. Broader Concerns • The distinction between the Home app (user-facing interface) and HomeKit (framework) adds confusion. Users may believe Emergency Reset applies to all HomeKit-enabled devices, but this does not appear to be the case. • The issue may extend to other Apple apps or third-party integrations not explicitly mentioned, creating a broader vulnerability across the iOS ecosystem. Recommendations for Resolution To address this critical issue, I recommend the following actions: 1. Fix Emergency Reset: • Ensure that Emergency Reset fully revokes all sharing permissions for apps like Fitness and Home, including any linked third-party integrations. • Conduct extensive testing to confirm the feature’s functionality across all apps and frameworks. 2. Enhance Transparency: • Clearly communicate any limitations of the Emergency Reset feature to users, including apps or frameworks that require manual intervention. • Provide clear in-app guidance on how to manually revoke permissions for affected apps. 3. Improve App and Framework Integration: • Update the Fitness and Home apps to allow users to globally revoke all third-party access directly within these apps. • Strengthen the integration between Emergency Reset and frameworks like HealthKit and HomeKit to ensure full coverage. 4. Audit and Monitor: • Conduct a security audit of the Emergency Reset feature to identify and patch additional gaps. • Regularly update users on progress and any enhancements made to the feature. User’s Immediate Actions While waiting for a resolution, I have taken the following steps to manually revoke permissions: 1. For Fitness: I reviewed and revoked third-party access in Settings > Privacy > Health > Sharing. 2. For Home: I reviewed device sharing settings in the Home app and removed shared users and devices as needed. 3. I also reviewed permissions for other apps via Settings > Privacy to ensure no unauthorized access remains. Conclusion The Emergency Reset feature is critical for user safety and privacy, particularly in emergencies. However, its current functionality fails to deliver on its promise of comprehensive and immediate protection, leaving users exposed to significant risks. I urge Apple to prioritize resolving these issues and strengthening this feature to maintain the high standards of privacy and security that users expect from Apple. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am happy to provide additional details or screenshots if needed. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Contact Information] [Your Device Model and iOS Version] You can copy and paste this into your communication with Apple Support. Let me know if you need further revisions!
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[Apple Pay]how to update multiTokenContexts when PKPaymentRequestShippingContactUpdate method trigger
multiTokenContexts is defined as follows (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/passkit/pkpaymentrequest/multitokencontexts) You can assign a value when initializing PKPaymentRequest (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/passkit/pkpaymentrequest). However, in actual usage scenarios, when the Apple Pay address changes and PKPaymentRequestShippingContactUpdate (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/passkit/pkpaymentrequestshippingcontactupdate) is triggered, how to update multiTokenContexts? The documentation and code do not provide updates for this parameter. In contrast, Apple Pay on the Web provides newMultiTokenContexts as an update when ApplePayShippingContactUpdate (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_pay_on_the_web/applepayshippingcontactupdate) is triggered. Has anyone encountered this problem? Would you happen to have any solutions? Thank you.
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Jan ’25
iOS 18.3 (22D5040d) Beta internet issues
I have been using US Cellular without any issues, and my previous device worked seamlessly with a stable connection. However, after updating to iOS 18.3 (22D5040d), I have been experiencing significant connectivity problems. In most locations, I have no internet access, and when I do, the speeds are extremely slow, typically around 2 Mbps at best.
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Jan ’25
No sound after updating.
I have updated my ipad 7th gen to ipados18.3 Beta last week and I realized that there is no sound at all no sound from speakers and no sound from bluetooth devices and no sound from airplay, I've checked google and reddit and alot of research people told me its a software bug, i submitted a bug report and now im still waiting for a bug fix update, youtube dosent work neither spotify aswell their UI stops working when i try to use it, So how long do i have to wait for a bug fix? Thanks apple.
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Jan ’25
App crash!!!
Phone application is crashing every time I try to update WhatsApp has contact saved on my Iphone12, why? Mobile phone crash report from settings linkText Click on update contact option and you will redirect to review and update page without any data visibility. On clicking this update button, app crashes instantly.
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Jan ’25
Developer Program Billing
Hi, I did get the renew invoice in email but there was an additional charge the same day / time for $6.19 from Apple , seems like it is related but cannot find any invoice in email or anything other than a charge line on the credit card. Does anyone have any idea what this additional charge might be? Still waiting to hear back from Apple.
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Jan ’25
CarPlay - Parking
Dear Developers, I'm exploring the feasibility of playing video content on CarPlay when the vehicle is in a parked state. Could you please provide guidance on whether this is supported and, if so, the best practices for implementation?
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Jan ’25
Apple Developer Program Account Activation - No Response
I'm experiencing an issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment process: Submitted initial enrollment application: Sat Jan 11 21:13 (7 days ago) Current status: Stuck at "Purchase your membership" stage (pending) Waited: 6+ days without any response or ability to proceed to payment The system shows "Your purchase may take up to 48 hours to process" message No payment has been processed yet as I cannot proceed to that step I have not received any emails explaining the delay or requesting additional information. I've checked both my primary and spam folders. Is this delay normal at the pre-payment stage? What would be the recommended next steps to resolve this situation? Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Jan ’25
Sandbox/Wallet/Apple Pay hacker
So this is a long shot. My apple device has been hacked. In March, my credit card, which is in apple pay, started to get used, until May. It was used for thousands of dollars. In July i discovered installed and generally “invisible” files in the files app. I’ve called All IPhone that was a contact file. when i started deleting everything from my phone, all messages and photos and accounts, it became obvious i was signed into the app store in a sandbox account i never signed up for or into. I believe this is one method by device as compromised through apple. does anyone have any ideas on if it would be possible for a hacker to use my apple pay through some scam developer who had initiated a testing agreement between myself and them?
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Jan ’25
iOS 18.3 (22D5040d) issues with unexpected shut downs and heavy battery drain
iPhone 15 Pro, 96% battery health. It all started last week when i was still on a 18.2 beta version. I figured updating would fix it but it s even worse now. It charges quickly and drains as quickly. Randomly shuts down at i.e. 93% battery percentage. After power off, it powers up with 10%, repeats the cycle and then it just sticks at 10%. I’ll update when I know for how long it stays like this. Meanwhile do you guys have any idea how to temporarily fix it or a workaround for the issue until further update will fix it?
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Jan ’25
Apple Developer Program Subscription Issue
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out for assistance regarding an issue with my Apple Developer Program subscription. I made the $99 USD payment for my subscription on January 10, 2025, but my account is still not active, and I am unable to publish my app. According to the process, activation should take up to 48 hours, but it has now been much longer without any updates. Additionally, when I log into the Apple Developer website, I still see the "PURCHASE" button as if the payment was not processed. Has anyone encountered a similar issue? If so, how was it resolved? Any guidance on what steps I should take next would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!
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Jan ’25
How to Display Multiple Fields in a User Registration Form Using TVML for Apple TV?
Hello, I am currently developing an application for Apple TV using TVML, and I am trying to create a user registration or login form with multiple input fields (e.g., "Username" and "Password"). However, I am facing issues with displaying multiple textField components in the formTemplate. Here are the approaches I have tried: Attempt 1: <document> <formTemplate> <banner> <title>Login</title> </banner> <banner> <textField>UserName</textField> </banner> <banner> <textField>Password</textField> </banner> <footer> <button id="button1"> <text>Button 1</text> </button> </footer> </formTemplate> </document> Attemp 2: <document> <formTemplate> <banner> <title>Login</title> </banner> <textField>UserName</textField> <textField>Password</textField> <footer> <button id="button1"> <text>Button 1</text> </button> </footer> </formTemplate> </document> In both cases, the layout does not render the fields as expected. Either the textField components do not display at all, or the structure seems incorrect. Could someone please guide me on the proper way to display multiple textField components in a formTemplate? Is there a limitation or specific requirement for structuring these elements? Thank you in advance for your assistance!
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Jan ’25
Sudden Storage Fluctuations/Free Up
I’m experiencing something strange with my phone’s storage, and I’m not sure what’s going on. Last year, I had nearly maxed out my storage at 255/256 GB, but suddenly, it dropped to around 100 GB, and now it’s fluctuating again—it decreased to 99 GB today. This is concerning, and I’m wondering if something might be wrong with my phone. Could someone help me understand what’s happening? Here’s some context: my phone was being used for filming a school project, and I often got “insufficient storage” notifications. To make room, I deleted some apps, but I was still hovering around 250-253/256 GB of used storage. Later, I heard that getting iCloud storage would free up space by storing photos in the cloud, so I subscribed to 200 GB of iCloud storage. I used it for about a day but then canceled the subscription after hearing it wasn’t effective at freeing up much space. Unfortunately, I didn’t check my storage before canceling the subscription, which I now realize was a mistake. In December, I took a lot of photos and videos during trips, but I didn’t check my storage, assuming I’d hit full capacity soon. However, just two days ago, I checked my storage and was shocked to see that it had suddenly dropped to around 105 GB. This morning, it dropped again to about 100.96 GB. I read in an article that this could be a bug and that updating the software might help, so I updated my phone to iOS 18. After the update, I checked my storage again, and it had dropped further to 94.16 GB. Then, in the same minute, it fluctuated to 94.99 GB, and four minutes later, it went down to 94.65 GB. Now, as I’m writing this, it’s back up to 95.58 GB. Could anyone explain what’s going on?
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Jan ’25
iOS 18 libquic.dylib crash
when i send a http request with NSURLSession, app is crashed. _quic_frame_write _quic_frame_write __quic_packet_builder_assemble _quic_conn_assemble_and_encrypt _quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state _quic_conn_send_internal _quic_recovery_pto _quic_recovery_timer_fired _quic_timer_run ___nw_protocol_instance_schedule_wakeup_block_invoke ___nw_context_reset_timer_block_with_time_block_invoke __dispatch_client_callout __dispatch_continuation_pop __dispatch_source_latch_and_call __dispatch_source_invoke __dispatch_workloop_invoke __dispatch_root_queue_drain_deferred_wlh __dispatch_workloop_worker_thread __pthread_wqthread
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Jan ’25
Error creating FileProvider domain on external drive
Hi, I am trying to use the new FileProvider feature available on macOS 15 to create a FileProvder domain on an external drive. I am creating the domain with the initializer init(displayName:, userInfo:, volumeURL:) But when I try to add the domain with NSFileProviderManager.add() I get error NSCocoaErrorDomain, code 3328 - feature not supported. My external drive is APFS formatted and encrypted. I am checking its eligibility with NSFileProviderManager.checkDomainsCanBeStoredOnVolume(at:) and the result is "eligible". What should be done to solve this problem - is there a specific entitlement I have to add? I checked the possible entitlements and I don't see anything pointing in this direction. I will be very grateful for any help!
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Jan ’25