We are currently developing a research-based iOS application that relies heavily on background capabilities, specifically Significant Location Change. We are using CLLocationManager.startMonitoringSignificantLocationChanges(). During development, when using Debug → Simulate Location in Xcode, we receive a location update only once. Subsequent simulated location changes do not trigger additional callbacks, which makes testing and development quite cumbersome. Are there any tools, commands, or workflows (e.g., via Xcode, Instruments, or system-level simulation) to reliably simulate multiple significant location change callbacks for testing purposes? If there aren't such tools, how do I test this behaviour reliably, robustly and rigidly?

Hi all, I am experiencing an error when attempting to pay for apple developer program "Your payment authorisation failed on card •••XXXX. Please verify your information and try again, or try another payment method." I have tried multiple payment methods and even another bank, Apple wont let me pay with apple pay in my region (AUS). Any suggestions?

I’m attempting to install the Metal toolchain in Xcode, but the installation keeps hanging. Through Xcode, it stops at the “Processing” step, and via the terminal, it never goes past “Beginning asset download…”.

I’d like to ask a question regarding Apple Developer Program enrollment for an organization. I’m currently helping a Singapore-based company register an Apple Developer account. During the enrollment process, Apple requires identity verification for the Account Holder / contact person, including uploading a personal ID document. My situation is: The company entity is registered in Singapore The Account Holder / contact person is based in Mainland China A valid Mainland China ID card is available I have a friend who successfully completed a similar enrollment in 2024 using a Mainland China ID for identity verification. However, I’ve recently heard some mixed information suggesting this might no longer be supported, which has caused some confusion. I’d like to ask if anyone has recent experience (success or failure), or can confirm whether it is currently acceptable to use a Mainland China ID for Account Holder verification when enrolling a Singapore organization. Any insights or clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I have purchased the apple developer account about 2 months ago, my account has not been activated since then. I have reached apple support multiple times over mails, but received no response. We have also shared our D-U-N-S number multiple times over email. Case ID: 102773282429

While debugging a Swift application in Xcode, LLDB crashes with an assertion failure related to LLDBMemoryReader and pointer authentication. The issue occurs during normal debugging (e.g. inspecting variables or stack frames), and causes the debugger to become unusable. The error appears to be triggered inside the Swift language runtime reflection path in LLDB error: Assertion failed: (LLDBMemoryReader module to address map ran into pointer authentication mask!), function addModuleToAddressMap, file /AppleInternal/Library/BuildRoots/603ae698-b099-11ef-b64c-aabfac210453/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/lldb/llvm-project/lldb/source/Plugins/LanguageRuntime/Swift/LLDBMemoryReader.cpp, line 537 Stack dump without symbol names (ensure you have llvm-symbolizer in your PATH or set the environment var `LLVM_SYMBOLIZER_PATH` to point to it): 0 LLDB 0x00000001240eb8f8 llvm::sys::PrintStackTrace(llvm::raw_ostream&, int) + 40 1 LLDB 0x0000000123bbd0a8 lldb_private::lldb_assert(bool, char const*, char const*, char const*, unsigned int) + 184 2 LLDB 0x0000000123d5379d lldb_private::LLDBMemoryReader::addModuleToAddressMap(std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module>, bool) + 477 3 LLDB 0x0000000123dbb733 lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::AddObjectFileToReflectionContext(std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module>, llvm::SmallVector<llvm::StringRef, 1u>) + 1043 4 LLDB 0x0000000123dbc6de lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::AddModuleToReflectionContext(std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module> const&) + 2766 5 LLDB 0x0000000123dc6d60 std::__1::__function::__func<lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::ProcessModulesToAdd()::$_0, std::__1::allocator<lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::ProcessModulesToAdd()::$_0>, bool (std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module> const&)>::operator()(std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module> const&) + 32 6 LLDB 0x00000001239bdad2 lldb_private::ModuleList::ForEach(std::__1::function<bool (std::__1::shared_ptr<lldb_private::Module> const&)> const&) const + 66 7 LLDB 0x0000000123dba72a lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::ProcessModulesToAdd() + 346 8 LLDB 0x0000000123dba0c9 lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::GetReflectionContext() + 57 9 LLDB 0x0000000123dd32e9 lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::BindGenericTypeParameters(lldb_private::StackFrame&, lldb_private::TypeSystemSwiftTypeRef&, lldb_private::ConstString) + 121 10 LLDB 0x0000000123dd3b8b lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::BindGenericTypeParameters(lldb_private::StackFrame&, lldb_private::CompilerType) + 347 11 LLDB 0x0000000123dc980d lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::GetSwiftRuntimeTypeInfo(lldb_private::CompilerType, lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*, swift::reflection::TypeRef const**) + 621 12 LLDB 0x0000000123dcf9b1 lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntimeImpl::GetBitSize(lldb_private::CompilerType, lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*) + 49 13 LLDB 0x0000000123dc332f lldb_private::SwiftLanguageRuntime::GetBitSize(lldb_private::CompilerType, lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*) + 63 14 LLDB 0x0000000123fb0dd1 lldb_private::TypeSystemSwiftTypeRef::GetBitSize(void*, lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*)::$_0::operator()() const + 689 15 LLDB 0x0000000123fb0aa8 lldb_private::TypeSystemSwiftTypeRef::GetBitSize(void*, lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*) + 440 16 LLDB 0x0000000123aa9d61 lldb_private::CompilerType::GetBitSize(lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*) const + 241 17 LLDB 0x0000000123aa9dc9 lldb_private::CompilerType::GetByteSize(lldb_private::ExecutionContextScope*) const + 9 18 LLDB 0x00000001239ef9e1 lldb_private::ValueObjectVariable::UpdateValue() + 241 19 LLDB 0x00000001239d9993 lldb_private::ValueObject::UpdateValueIfNeeded(bool) + 1011 20 LLDB 0x00000001239dac20 lldb_private::ValueObject::GetError() + 16 21 LLDB 0x0000000123868231 ValueImpl::GetSP(lldb_private::ProcessRunLock::ProcessRunLocker&, std::__1::unique_lock<std::__1::recursive_mutex>&, lldb_private::Status&) + 145 22 LLDB 0x000000012385cd28 lldb::SBValue::GetSP(ValueLocker&) const + 376 23 LLDB 0x000000012385dab9 lldb::SBValue::GetValueType() + 297 24 lldb-rpc-server 0x000000010f2f730a rpc_server::_ZN4lldb7SBValue12GetValueTypeEv::HandleRPCCall(rpc_common::Connection&, rpc_common::RPCStream&, rpc_common::RPCStream&) + 42 25 lldb-rpc-server 0x000000010f300749 rpc_common::Connection::PrivateHandleRPCPacket(rpc_common::RPCPacket&, rpc_common::RPCPacket&, bool&) + 1337 26 lldb-rpc-server 0x000000010f304434 Packets::ProcessPackets() + 564 27 lldb-rpc-server 0x000000010f30418a Packets::ReadThread() + 314 28 lldb-rpc-server 0x000000010f304049 Packets::RunReadThread(void*) + 9 29 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x00007ff81847018b _pthread_start + 99 30 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x00007ff81846bae3 thread_start + 15 Please file a bug report against lldb reporting this failure log, and as many details as possibleerror: Assertion failed: (LLDBMemoryReader module to address map ran into pointer authentication mask!), function addModuleToAddressMap, file /AppleInternal/Library/BuildRoots/603ae698-b099-11ef-b64c-aabfac210453/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/lldb/llvm-project/lldb/source/Plugins/LanguageRuntime/Swift/LLDBMemoryReader.cpp, line 537

I've paid the amount and the amounts deducted from my account , and its been 5 days , but still my developer account is not verified , how to deal with this .

Hi everyone, I subscribed to the Apple Developer Program on Tuesday evening, Jan 30th, 2025. The payment has already been successfully charged to my bank account, but my account is still showing “Pending” with the message “Subscribe your membership.” It has been several days now, and I haven’t received any confirmation email or any request for additional verification. I’ve already contacted Apple Developer Support via email, but I wanted to check here as well. Has anyone else faced this issue recently? How long did it take for your membership to become active? Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I registered a developer corporate account and completed the payment on January 2. However, up to today, the status has not changed and still shows the message: “We’re processing your registration request. Your registration ID is ***.” I understand that the review process usually takes about 1–2 weeks. In this situation, is there any recommended way to move to the next step more quickly?

Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice on an enrollment loop I’ve been stuck in for my Apple Developer Program account. I am based in Uruguay, and I’ve encountered a series of technical hurdles that Apple Support emails haven't been able to resolve. The Issue: Web Portal: When I log in to the portal, I see the message: "Your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program is under review. Please contact us." Apple Developer App: Support suggested using the app to finish enrollment, but the "Enroll Now" button is grayed out/disabled. It explicitly tells me to continue enrollment via the website, creating a circular dependency. Payment Failure: During my initial attempt, I noticed I was never asked for my card's CVV. Consequently, no charge was ever made to my bank, but the system seems to think a transaction is pending or "Under Review." The Barrier: As a user in Uruguay, I do not have a direct "Phone" option for support in my region—only email. The email responses I receive are automated or generic, telling me to either use the app (which is disabled) or call them (which isn't an option for my country). Has anyone from faced this "Under Review" stalemate? Is there a specific way to force the payment details to refresh or a known workaround for the disabled button in the app? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello! This is already my third post regarding this issue. I have been waiting for almost a month and have sent approximately 10 emails to Apple Developer Program Support. I have received no response at all — no updates, no explanations, and no assistance. What makes this situation particularly unacceptable is that Apple Support is clearly active and responding to similar enrollment issues in other forum threads. Seeing support help others while completely ignoring my case for an entire month is extremely frustrating and difficult to justify. This level of silence from Apple is not just disappointing — it reflects a serious breakdown in the enrollment support process.

Hi, On Jan 23 I purchased the Apple Developer Program membership via the Apple Developer app on iPhone. The payment went through successfully and I received the confirmation email and invoice. However, when I sign in to developer.apple.com, my account still shows “Pending” and redirects me to “Purchase your membership / Complete your purchase”, asking me to pay again. My Apple ID subscriptions page shows the Developer membership as active (with an end date), but: Developer portal: Pending, prompts to purchase again Apple Developer app (Account screen): still shows Enroll Now / membership not active The web flow displays an Enrollment ID (I can share masked) What I’ve tried: Confirmed I’m using the same Apple ID everywhere Signed out, cleared cookies, tried private/incognito browser Waited well beyond 48 hours (it’s been ~1 week) I do not want to pay twice. This looks like a duplicate/unfinished enrollment or the paid membership not being properly attached/activated for my Apple ID. Has anyone experienced this and found a workaround? Any advice on the fastest way to get Apple to attach/activate the paid membership and close the pending enrollment? Thanks.

Hi, Some crashes downloaded from TestFlight aren't symbolicated by Xcode and I don't know why, here's an example: Although all uploaded builds contain debug symbols (Symbols directory with .symbols files) and other crashlogs in the same version are symbolicated just fine (also visible on the above SS). I have access only to the .symbols files but not to the original dSYMs and I wonder how to perform symbolication manually. I tried pointing atos and symbolicatecrash utilities to respective .symbols file, but they are unable to work with it. I'm sure it's possible as TestFlight symbolicates crashlogs using only .symbols files somehow. Could you give a hint?

Hello, I created a code in Xcode on my Mac. Once it was debugged I tried to run it on a simulator. Every time I run it on a simulator I get the white screen with the spinning red box. I'm very new at this and I am creating this app for my own child. As a teacher I couldn't stand the other math fact apps. You'll have to talk to me like an infant.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some insight or advice regarding the timeline for migrating from an Individual to an Organizational developer account. My request was initiated on January 11th, making it over three weeks now. The last communication I received from the support team was on January 24th (8 days ago). Despite sending follow-up inquiries to check on the status or if additional documentation is required, I haven’t received any updates since then. Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? Is there a specific channel or method to escalate this beyond the standard follow-up emails? Request Started: Jan 11, 2026 Last Contact: Jan 24, 2026 Case ID: 102799400229 Thanks in advance for any help!

If you add a new string in your app (for example String(localized: "contact_support_message", defaultValue: "Please contact support")), then later you change that default value and rebuild, the string catalog updates to match as expected. But once that string is translated, changing the default value in code and rebuilding does not update the catalog. You seemingly have to go manually change the default value for English in the catalog to match the code (which marks the translation as Needs Review). Is there a better way? Or is there a way to determine what strings have default values in code that do not match the catalog values to see if any were missed as wording was tweaked over time?

Hi all, I’m enrolling in the Apple Developer Program as an Individual and working with a freelance iOS developer. The developer is telling me that on an Individual account, they cannot create or manage signing certificates or provisioning profiles unless I either share my Apple ID credentials or export and share a P12 certificate. My understanding is that with App Store Connect Admin access and Xcode managed signing, a third party developer can build, sign, upload builds, manage TestFlight, and submit apps using their own Apple ID without credential or private key sharing. Can anyone confirm the current recommended Apple workflow for this scenario? Is there any functional requirement to enroll as an Organization in order to avoid sharing Apple ID credentials or P12 certificates? Thanks in advance.

Hello, Is there currently any workaround to install and run an iOS 14.x simulator on macOS 26? So far, I have checked Xcode 26.2, and the oldest simulator runtime available there appears to be iOS 15.0. I may be missing something, so I wanted to confirm if anyone has found a way to use iOS 14.x on this macOS version. Thank you.

Provisioning profile doesn't match the entitlements file's value for the com.apple.developer.nfc.hce.iso7816.select-identifier-prefixes entitlement. Although when we created the request, we added a list of AIDs which is the same as the list registered in Inof.plist <key>com.apple.developer.nfc.hce.iso7816.select-identifier-prefixes</key> <array> <string>XXXXXX</string> <string>XXXXXX</string> <string>XXXXXX</string> </array> How can we get a better message of diffs between them?

Hi all, I’m an Admin user in an Apple Developer Program (Organization) team, but I’m unable to access Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles (CIP) on developer.apple.com. I’d like to understand what permission is missing and where it should be enabled. Context Program type: Apple Developer Program (Organization) My role in App Store Connect: Admin I can access App Store Connect normally, but CIP resources on developer.apple.com are blocked. The Account Holder can access CIP normally. What I see (Problem) In the Apple Developer portal → Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles, I get: “Access Unavailable — You currently don't have access to this membership resource. Contact your team's Account Holder or an Admin.” In Xcode → Settings → Accounts → Team, the “Certificates, Identifiers, & Profiles” section shows a red error indicator and doesn’t load. Only my account is affected; the Account Holder is not. What we’ve tried / confirmed Membership is active (renewal date is valid) Signed out/in of Xcode and re-added my Apple ID Confirmed selecting the correct Organization team in Xcode / Developer portal Account Holder confirmed they can access CIP Questions For an Organization team, what exact permission(s) are required for a member to access Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles? Where is this access controlled — App Store Connect → Users and Access vs developer.apple.com → People? If Admin in App Store Connect is not sufficient, what additional role/setting is needed to grant CIP access?