# iOS **URL:** https://forum.xojo.com/c/targets/ios/37.md [Latest](https://forum.xojo.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.xojo.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the iOS category](https://forum.xojo.com/t/about-the-ios-category/7846)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.xojo.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Got questions about building apps for iPhone and iPad? Ask them here. --- ## [iPhone Duo Detection](https://forum.xojo.com/t/iphone-duo-detection/88967)
**Author:** [@Frederick\_Harrison](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Frederick_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/iphone-duo-detection/88967 "2026-10-23T15:42:32Z")
I have several iPhone Apps that I need to update for the new iPhone Duo. I have been using GetScreenSize() funtion to determine the iPhone Model. The problem is that GetScreenSize() returns W:375 , H: 667 for both t… --- ## [MobileDocumentPicker questions](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobiledocumentpicker-questions/89039)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Allmendinger](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Richard_Allmendinger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobiledocumentpicker-questions/89039 "2026-10-22T14:40:16Z")
The new MobileDocumentPicker for iOS is welcome addition in the latest version. I assume that in the MobileDocumentPicker.open method that the filter string is a UTI like “public.database” or “public.text”. @javier’s blo… --- ## [App Store Connect / App-specific password setup not saved with project](https://forum.xojo.com/t/app-store-connect-app-specific-password-setup-not-saved-with-project/89041)
**Author:** [@Fabian\_Eschrich](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Fabian_Eschrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/app-store-connect-app-specific-password-setup-not-saved-with-project/89041 "2026-10-21T05:00:35Z")
I am not able to save the App Store Connect setup / the app-specific password setup along with my project. I have my Global Settings prefilled from previous Xojo versions when I open the dialog. Then I enter the detail… --- ## [iOS Distribution with 2025 r2.1](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-distribution-with-2025-r2-1/88965)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Millican](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Kevin_Millican)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-distribution-with-2025-r2-1/88965 "2026-10-05T16:46:24Z")
I’ve been trying to upload a small revision to my iOS App WIMS. I have xcode 26.5 on my MacBook and no other current iOS SDKs. I’m pretty sure that my app is compiled with 26.5, and XoJo manages to produce the relevant … --- ## [WebKit Library not loaded on iOS](https://forum.xojo.com/t/webkit-library-not-loaded-on-ios/88950)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/webkit-library-not-loaded-on-ios/88950 "2026-10-01T15:23:44Z")
I’m running Xojo 2026R2.1 (the later test build doesn’t like GraffitiSuite yet) on macOS 27 beta 2 and the application crashes on launching. It seems as though the WebKit library is not loading. If I create a Hello Worl… --- ## [Transferring an iOS app to iPhone under OSX27 - Golden gate](https://forum.xojo.com/t/transferring-an-ios-app-to-iphone-under-osx27-golden-gate/88940)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Cumpston](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Philip_Cumpston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/transferring-an-ios-app-to-iphone-under-osx27-golden-gate/88940 "2026-09-28T23:24:25Z")
The layout has changed considerably. To locate the iPhone, use Product–\> destination–\> Manage Devices. This opens up the device hub. Select the iPhone your want to have the app you have devloped, then click the … --- ## [HandleURL broken in 2026r2.1, works in 2026r1.2?](https://forum.xojo.com/t/handleurl-broken-in-2026r2-1-works-in-2026r1-2/88827)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Gibson](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Mike_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/handleurl-broken-in-2026r2-1-works-in-2026r1-2/88827 "2026-09-28T01:22:31Z")
Hey everyone, I have a production iOS app with login through MS Entra that is working fine when I run in an iPad simulator with Xojo 2026r1.2, but not 2026r2.1. After upgrading to 2026r2.1 I could no longer log in thro… --- ## [mobileContainer constraints showPopOver](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilecontainer-constraints-showpopover/88934)
**Author:** [@Herman\_Dubach](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Herman_Dubach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilecontainer-constraints-showpopover/88934 "2026-09-26T09:32:31Z")
Using showPopover with a mobileContainer the constraints values top and left are 20. I don’t see how to change these values. My workaround is a canvas where I set top and left to -20. This works but there should be anot… --- ## [iOS export fails on com.apple.developer.icloud-container-environment — App Store Distribution](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-export-fails-on-com-apple-developer-icloud-container-environment-app-store-distribution/88909)
**Author:** [@C\_L\_Hinkle](https://forum.xojo.com/u/C_L_Hinkle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-export-fails-on-com-apple-developer-icloud-container-environment-app-store-distribution/88909 "2026-09-21T03:01:47Z")
Guys, I need some help. I’m trying to publish my first iOS app — and I gotta say I’m almost overwhelmed by how depressed this has got me. I’m lost and smart enough to understand all the signing and provisioning and profi… --- ## [Ellipsis in textarea with fixed height](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ellipsis-in-textarea-with-fixed-height/88892)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dankwardt](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Sharon_Dankwardt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ellipsis-in-textarea-with-fixed-height/88892 "2026-09-20T12:35:37Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on an iOS mobile app using a MobileTable with a custom cell container. Inside each row, I have an editable TextArea used for a task description. Because this description is inside a tight, rep… --- ## [How to Close iOS Popover?](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-close-ios-popover/88869)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-close-ios-popover/88869 "2026-09-14T10:36:21Z")
I display a MobileContainer via .ShowPopover and have a button that performs a Method OK (updates a database). After the Method has finished I want to close the Popover window automatically. On Desktop and Web I can .Cl… --- ## [CustomFileType](https://forum.xojo.com/t/customfiletype/88790)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_Hofmann](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Stefan_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/customfiletype/88790 "2026-08-23T17:37:42Z")
I have defined a custom file type “.mediass” that contains app data in xml format. I want iOS to open my App ist a file of this type ist selected for example if attached file of an email. I have defined a FileTypeGroup … --- ## [MobilePopupMenu SelectedRowText returns the previously selected value when popup value is blank](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-selectedrowtext-returns-the-previously-selected-value-when-popup-value-is-blank/88778)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-selectedrowtext-returns-the-previously-selected-value-when-popup-value-is-blank/88778 "2026-08-20T22:59:36Z")
I have a MobilePopupMenu that has a list of Countries, but the first item in the list is a blank so that no country appears as the default, but the user must select their country. If a user selects a country (eg England… --- ## [MobilePopupMenu AddAllRows can't handle separators](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-addallrows-cant-handle-separators/88774)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-addallrows-cant-handle-separators/88774 "2026-08-20T19:48:05Z")
Add a MobilePopupMenu and a Button to a Screen. Have the button Pressed Event run: Var myItems() As String = Array ("AAA", "BBB", "-", "CCC", "DDD", "EEE", "FFF") PopupMenu1.RemoveAllRows PopupMenu1.AddAllRows(myItems)… --- ## [MobilePopupMenu opens even when not enabled](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-opens-even-when-not-enabled/88779)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-opens-even-when-not-enabled/88779 "2026-08-20T17:12:01Z")
When you create a MobilePopupMenu with values and click on it a bubble correctly appears with the possible values to choose. When you disable the same MobilePopupMenu in code then click on the MobilePopupMenu then no li… --- ## [MobilePopupMenu.SelectionChanged returns previous popup value!](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-selectionchanged-returns-previous-popup-value/88769)
**Author:** [@David\_Cox](https://forum.xojo.com/u/David_Cox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilepopupmenu-selectionchanged-returns-previous-popup-value/88769 "2026-08-19T09:30:08Z")
Add a MobilePopupMenu and a MobileTextField to a Screen. Add some default values into the MobilePopupMenu. Add a MobilePopupMenu.SelectionChanged Event that places the SelectedRowText into the MobileTextField ie TextFie… --- ## [Problem Submitting App with Transporter](https://forum.xojo.com/t/problem-submitting-app-with-transporter/88749)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Gordon](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Bob_Gordon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/problem-submitting-app-with-transporter/88749 "2026-08-13T08:46:30Z")
Getting this error message: Could not create a temporary .itmsp package for the app “Cow Riddles.ipa”. No suitable application records were found. Verify your bundle identifier “net.interrobanggroup.cowriddle” is corre… --- ## [Getting a picture stored in the project given its name](https://forum.xojo.com/t/getting-a-picture-stored-in-the-project-given-its-name/88659)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Gordon](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Bob_Gordon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/getting-a-picture-stored-in-the-project-given-its-name/88659 "2026-07-24T19:46:06Z")
I have a bunch of pictures that will come along with the app. I have dragged a few (just testing now) into the project. What I need to do is get access to a picture given its name. Is this possible? --- ## [How to get iOS search control and toolbar buttons to coexist?](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-get-ios-search-control-and-toolbar-buttons-to-coexist/88653)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Catchesides](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Tom_Catchesides)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-get-ios-search-control-and-toolbar-buttons-to-coexist/88653 "2026-07-23T16:33:59Z")
In a number of iOS apps, we see toolbar buttons coexisting with a search control. e.g. the attached screenshot is of the Contacts app. In the attached demo project, adding a MobileToolbarButton to a MobileScreen that co… --- ## [MobileTextField Numbers Input Type](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobiletextfield-numbers-input-type/84145)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Fitzgibbons](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Martin_Fitzgibbons)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobiletextfield-numbers-input-type/84145 "2026-07-21T10:16:44Z")
When I define an input type of NUMBERS on iPhone it only shows the numbers and delete key. How does the user remove the number input entry? There is no Done or Return --- ## [iOS Code Signing Error 0xe8008015 after adding Maps/Location capabilities on physical device](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-code-signing-error-0xe8008015-after-adding-maps-location-capabilities-on-physical-device/88587)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dankwardt](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Sharon_Dankwardt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/ios-code-signing-error-0xe8008015-after-adding-maps-location-capabilities-on-physical-device/88587 "2026-07-15T17:04:49Z")
Hi everyone, I am running into a persistent code-signing blocking issue when trying to install my app on a physical iOS test device after adding new capabilities. My app previously built and deployed fine, but the insta… --- ## [iOSDesignExtensions v2.5.1 is now available](https://forum.xojo.com/t/iosdesignextensions-v2-5-1-is-now-available/81065)
**Author:** [@Jeremie\_L](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Jeremie_L)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/iosdesignextensions-v2-5-1-is-now-available/81065 "2026-07-13T21:06:25Z")
Hi all, Just released iOSDesignExtensions v2.5.1 today. This release has only one new feature but it is extremely useful: MobileTextArea.AddDoneToolbarButtonXC When calling that method, a Done button will be displaye… --- ## [Using a mobilescreen as a modal](https://forum.xojo.com/t/using-a-mobilescreen-as-a-modal/88571)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Tullin](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Jeff_Tullin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/using-a-mobilescreen-as-a-modal/88571 "2026-07-11T09:08:52Z")
I have a mobilescreen, and it contains a handlful of controls, the uppermost is a mobileimageviewer, but that doesnt seem important. If I show the screen using showmodal, no matter what presentation style I choose, I ge… --- ## ["Please wait..." IOS](https://forum.xojo.com/t/please-wait-ios/88568)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Tullin](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Jeff_Tullin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/please-wait-ios/88568 "2026-07-10T12:34:42Z")
I must be missing something. Prior to a process that could take a few seconds, I would like to show a “please wait’ message. Anything will do, but I find that MobilePopupMessage and iOSMessageBox both dont show on scre… --- ## [Subscription based iOS](https://forum.xojo.com/t/subscription-based-ios/77302)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Tullin](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Jeff_Tullin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/subscription-based-ios/77302 "2026-07-09T16:56:40Z")
I gather that MBS’ StoreKit allows for Apple’s subscription services. But wow… it all looks complex. Has anyone launched a ‘monthly subscription’ iOS app using this kit, who could comment on whether it makes sense vers… --- ## [How to draw rounded corners on mobileimageViewer](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-draw-rounded-corners-on-mobileimageviewer/88535)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dankwardt](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Sharon_Dankwardt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-draw-rounded-corners-on-mobileimageviewer/88535 "2026-07-05T16:00:22Z")
I tried Me.SetCornerRadiusXC(35.0) in the image opening event, and the corners are roundish but not smooth. It looks like it’s trying to connect to the wrong place on the edges. Here’s a clip of the lower left edge. Wh… --- ## [MobileMapViewer ZoomRadius not responding after initial display](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilemapviewer-zoomradius-not-responding-after-initial-display/88515)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dankwardt](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Sharon_Dankwardt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobilemapviewer-zoomradius-not-responding-after-initial-display/88515 "2026-07-02T19:31:12Z")
I have a MobileMapViewer on a settings screen showing a satellite view of a user’s yard. On Opening, the map initializes correctly with the right zoom using: MapYard.MapType = MobileMapViewer.MapTypes.Satellite MapYard.… --- ## [How to change background color on selectedSegment of MobileSegmentedButton](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-change-background-color-on-selectedsegment-of-mobilesegmentedbutton/88514)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Dankwardt](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Sharon_Dankwardt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/how-to-change-background-color-on-selectedsegment-of-mobilesegmentedbutton/88514 "2026-06-29T14:07:32Z")
I’m using iosDesignExtensions and can’t seem to figure out what to put in my opening event for it. I tried using SetSelectedColor but it doesn’t seem to be doing anything. Any ideas? --- ## [mobileImagePicker crash](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobileimagepicker-crash/84152)
**Author:** [@Herman\_Dubach](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Herman_Dubach)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/mobileimagepicker-crash/84152 "2026-06-14T16:07:03Z")
When I try to access Photos with MobileImagePicker the app crashes. [Next page](https://forum.xojo.com/c/targets/ios/37.md?page=1)