Product & Version:
iOS 17.5.1 (21F90) – reproducible since iOS 13
Test devices: iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15, iPad (10th gen)
Category:
UIKit → Text Input / Keyboard
Summary:
If the system “Save Password?” prompt (shown by iCloud Keychain after a successful login) is onscreen and the user sends the app to background (Home gesture / App Switcher), the prompt is automatically dismissed. When the app returns to foreground, the keyboard does not appear, and text input is impossible in the entire app until it is force-quit.
Steps to Reproduce:
Run any app from AppStore that shows "Save Password" alert.
Enter any credentials and tap Login, iOS shows the system “Save Password?” alert.
Without interacting with the alert, swipe up to the Home screen (or open the App Switcher).
Reactivate the app.
Tap the text field in the app.
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One of my clients keeps having Zoom crash when teaching classes.
They do have 1 external monitor attached.
Using Macbook Pro 15-inch 2017.
Running Ventura 13.7.4.
Bug in client of libplatform: os_unfair_lock is corrupt, or owner thread exited without unlocking
Abort Cause 8192
Any idea what is happening?
Do I need to submit all of the crash report?
Thank you for your assistance.
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In PDFKit on MacOS, if you create a PDFView and matching Thumbnail View, and then set the PDFView to Horizontal: selecting the thumbnail no longer move the PDFView to the correct page.
It works for all styles of View (Two Page Continuous, etc) in Vertical orientation.
Hi all,
I’m not a developer, but I’m hoping someone with iOS system or network experience can help me understand some very persistent and unusual behavior on my iPhone. I’ve gathered system logs and app-level diagnostics and would really appreciate insight from anyone familiar with daemons, VPN tunnels, or MDM behavior on Apple platforms.
Summary of Issues Over Time
March 2025: Most apps begin logging out automatically when closed
April 2025: Passwords across apps and browsers begin failing
May–June 2025: Gmail password reset emails stop arriving (even though other email works)
These symptoms suggest something affecting secure sessions, DNS routing, or background data handling. I began running diagnostics and found unexpected system and network behaviors:
Examples:
com.apple.mobile.lockdown.remote.trusted
file_relay.shim.remote
pcapd.shim.remote
webinspector.shim.remote
bluetooth.BTPacketLogger.shim.remote
On a normal, non-jailbroken device, I wouldn't expect so many .shim.remote or .diagnostic services to be active. Is this expected on iOS 18.5?
The binary /usr/sbin/scutil appears to be missing.
This breaks commands like:
scutil --dns
scutil --proxy
scutil --nc list
On a standard iOS device, is it even possible for scutil to be removed or disabled?
App Behavior and Config Locking (Cloudflare WARP Log)
From the logs of the Cloudflare WARP app (not enterprise-managed):
The app repeatedly forces VPN tunnels to reconnect or restart by injecting dummy URLs (force OS to restart the network extension process).
It tries to load policy configuration from MDM and Teams APIs (even though no MDM appears in Settings).
Many config items are marked as:
locked: true, visible: true
including:
DNS logs
Fallback DNS
Trusted WiFi settings
The account is labeled as:
WarpAccountRole.child
which may explain some restrictions — but I’ve never set this manually.
This seems more advanced than what the standard WARP app does. Could a provisioning profile or side-loaded config be applying these?
Key Questions for the Community
Are ~50 remote diagnostic services (.shim.remote) normal on iOS 18.5 stock devices?
Could a VPN app (e.g. WARP) or hidden config enforce flow-switching across interfaces like ipsec, awdl, and pdp_ip, even when not visibly active?
Can a provisioning profile or managed config enable services like file_relay, pcapd, or webinspector silently — without any visible MDM profile?
Has anyone seen scutil or other network tools missing on a stock iPhone? What could cause this?
Does WARP in MASQUE mode normally lock DNS settings and force tunnel restarts — or could this indicate tampering?
If anyone on iOS 18.5 / iPhone17,1 can share their remotectl_dumpstate output, I'd love to compare.
Happy to share sanitized logs or run more tests if helpful. Thank you for any insights — especially from those familiar with internal services, VPN frameworks, or supervised profiles.
get-network-info.txt
remotectl_dumpstate.txt
assetsd.diskwrites_resource-2025-06-25-221428.json
More network info.txt
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I strongly dislike the new “Liquid Glass” design implementation, specifically the forced white border around app icons.
I use custom app icons on my Home Screen, and the entire reason they work visually is because they do not have borders. The newly added white outline completely breaks the aesthetic, clashes with custom icon packs, and makes carefully curated Home Screens look messy and inconsistent.
Beyond that, the “glass” effect itself is harder to appreciate in real-world use. Once you’re actually navigating your phone - opening apps, scrolling, switching screens- the effect becomes distracting rather than enhancing. The white border especially draws attention away from the icons themselves and makes the Home Screen feel visually noisy.
What’s most frustrating is that this change is not optional. A major visual redesign like this should absolutely include:
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• Or a way to opt out of Liquid Glass entirely
• Or at minimum, a “Classic / Flat Icons” option for users who value customization
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Is anyone else experiencing issues with CarPlay with this beta update?
Hello,
Can someone let me know why my car play screen keeps changing and how do I stop the change?
So I have an M3 Max MBP which I was planning on taking out to use while my son had his 4-hours-long archery class, but I've been using the Studio (running Tahoe) for development, and the version of Xcode running on there is too new for the version running on the MBP.
So I try to update the MBP, but Settings thinks it's up to date:
This is an M3 Max...
so that seems ... unlikely. I've tried rebooting the thing, I've tried clicking any number of times on the 'check for updates' button, but no joy. Anyone got any pointers ?
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Hey there!
I have a few questions about the Swift Student Challenge:
Is it acceptable to include placeholders for features that aren’t supported by Swift Playgrounds, or features I planned but didn’t have time to fully implement (as long as the core experience works)?
My app relies a lot on user inputs. Is it okay to include a button that loads sample data for reviewers, or is there a preferred approach for this?
Besides the known constraints (< 25 MB, experienceable within ~3 minutes), are there any other limits, e.g. lines of code or overall app complexity
Can AI-generated assets (e.g. images) be used if they’re clearly labeled as such inside the app?
Do we need to explicitly document where AI was used (assets, code, etc.) as part of the submission?
My app uses the Foundation Model: On what device is the submission evaluated and should the usage of the Foundation Model be explicitly marked for reviewers?
Thanks a lot, and sorry for the many questions!
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er the past few months, I’ve been experiencing persistent, abnormal behavior on my iPhone. Here's a short timeline:
March 2025: Most apps log me out every time I close them.
April 2025: Stored passwords suddenly begin failing across apps and websites.
May–June 2025: Password recovery emails from Gmail accounts no longer arrive — suggesting that Gmail itself may be compromised or blocked/intercepted.
Given the escalation, I ran several diagnostics and extracted system-level logs. Below is a structured summary of findings that point toward potential remote access, network traffic rerouting, and possibly hidden use of Bluetooth or debugging interfaces.
##1
Source: remotectl_dumpstate.txt
More than 50 remote lockdown and diagnostic services are listed as active.
Notable entries:
com.apple.mobile.lockdown.remote.trusted and .untrusted
com.apple.mobile.file_relay.shim.remote
com.apple.webinspector.shim.remote
com.apple.pcapd.shim.remote
com.apple.bluetooth.BTPacketLogger.shim.remote
com.apple.mobile.insecure_notification_proxy.remote
This volume of .shim.remote and diagnostic services appears highly irregular for a non-debug, non-jailbroken device.
2. Skywalk Network Flows and Unusual Routing
Source: skywalk.txt
Dozens of flowswitch entries across interfaces like:
ipsec0-7, pdp_ip0-2, en0-2, awdl0
Apps such as Gmail, ChatGPT, Preferences, and com.apple.WebKit are marked as defunct, yet persist in flow tables.
Two specific daemons — replicatord and siriactionsd — appear on nearly every interface, in both QUIC and TCP6 traffic.
skywalkctl flow-route shows multiple external IP paths, with flows routed through ipsec7, owned by kernel_task.0 — which could indicate system-level tunneling.
3. System Anomalies and Resource Behavior
Inaccessible System Network Tools
Source: get-network-info.txt
All scutil calls fail (/usr/sbin/scutil does not exist).
This blocks access to:
DNS configuration (scutil --dns)
Proxy and VPN status (scutil --proxy, --nc list)
Reachability checks (scutil -r www.apple.com)
Key Questions for the Developer Community
Are >50 remote .shim.remote services typical on iOS 18.5 (release build)? Or does this suggest tampering, an MDM configuration, or debug provisioning?
Could a misconfigured VPN or MDM profile enable persistent flow-switching across multiple interfaces (e.g., ipsec, pdp, awdl) and reroute app traffic such as Gmail?
Is it possible for a test or developer certificate to silently side-load a background daemon, or trigger services like pcapd or file_relay, without showing in Profiles or Settings?
Has anyone else seen the scutil binary missing or inaccessible on a stock iPhone? Could this be a sign of intentional lockdown or system modification?
If anyone on iOS 18.5 / iPhone17,1 can share their remotectl_dumpstate output, I'd like to compare the service count and see if this behavior is reproducible.
I’d appreciate any insight from those familiar with Apple’s system daemons, skywalk internals, or network service behavior. Happy to share sanitized logs or run additional diagnostics if needed.
Thanks in advance.
get-network-info.txt
route-info.txt
remotectl_dumpstate.txt
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For the last two weeks Time Machine has been unable to complete back up. It's throwing up the following:
The error detail shows :
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Hi everyone,
I am writing this out of extreme frustration as I have been unable to complete my Apple Developer enrollment for nearly four weeks. My Enrollment ID is LT5A4XR4UF.
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No Phone Option: When I go to the "Contact Us" page as instructed, there is no option for a phone call—only an email form. I cannot fulfill the request to "speak" with the team if no live channel is provided.
No Email Response: I have sent numerous emails over the last several days explaining this situation and providing my contact details, but Apple has not responded to any of them. It has been many days of total radio silence despite this being a time-sensitive enrollment.
Details:
Enrollment ID: LT5A4XR4UF
Region: New Zealand
Account Type: Orgnisation
Total Delay: 25 days and counting
Is there an Apple representative here who can look into why my case has been ghosted? Alternatively, if anyone knows a direct line or a specific time of day when the "Phone" button actually appears for New Zealand developers, please let me know.
I am eager to begin developing, but the lack of support is making it impossible to even get through the front door.
Thanks,
Anthony
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Hello all! My name is Luke, and I'm a 14 year old with a idea for SSC. This is my first SSC submission ever. I would like some feedback concerning a question.
My app is an AI powered academic planner that helps you and your life. I won't give too much away, but I believe it's a really helpful concept. It uses a mini on-device LLM (built with simple if this word typed then do this logic) to help organize assignments.
This is a real business I am building, and I put inside of my app simulated features such as the app saying "scanning your Google Classroom..", would this go against any terms and make the app less likely to win?
I also have my app fully polished, and feels like an actual app and finished product, with demo assignments pre-loaded, and most stuff is placeholders. Should the app be more like a guided simulator? Such as "click here to see how this will be simulated in a final release" or again should it be polished?
I just want some feedback, since I only have 3 minutes, and the app needs to be offline, I just want to improvise.
Hopefully I can get some feedback from the community, and/or ex-winners! Thanks all! And good luck! :) - Luke
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But my apple status is developer
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Hi,
I was one of the winners this year for the SSC and wanted to ask, when and how we will receive the complimentary one year Apple Developer Programm membership. I have already received everything else, including the exam voucher, the airpods max and the certificate, so I just wanted to follow up on this last item.
Kind regards and thank you in advance!
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I have a Macbook and a Mac Mini at home, connected with Universal Control. When I copy-paste some big group of files (say, 250GB of photos) the OS creates a copy of all those files under shared-clipboard in Library (filling up disk space in short time) even if I don't even move the cursor to other devices. It doesn't even delete those files and clear up disk space even after I paste it. This is a design flaw, it shouldn't be like this.
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I have an app with a small but devoted following. It has not been upgraded since 2022 and has been working very well. On iOS 26 it crashes almost at startup.
After hooking up to Xcode and running I get this message in the console:
objc[64686]: Class PSSegment is implemented in both /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/PolarisGraph.framework/PolarisGraph (0x291ed9f78) and /private/var/containers/Bundle/Application/08486FCF-548A-467C-8BA3-D722734463FC/HikeTracker.app/HikeTracker.debug.dylib (0x101d309e8). This may cause spurious casting failures and mysterious crashes. One of the duplicates must be removed or renamed.
PSSegment is the name of an entity in my Core Data managed object model. If I refactor it to P_Segment the app starts.
PolarisGraph means nothing to me.
The "PS" stands for Persistent Store, but in this case it seems that PolarisGraph is PSing in my sandbox. How can this happen?
I'll attach the longer message that comes with the crash.
error messages.txt
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As soon as I launch, Mail and Safari crash. I hope this is temporary. Tahoe 26.0 Beta
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I hope that bug is fixed soon.