How to resolve app validation "The app references non-public selectors in Payload/MyApp.app/MyApp: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:"?

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Just days ago I successfully upload Ionic app to Apple Store, and on this day I am receiving validation warning:

The app references non-public selectors in Payload/something.app/something: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:

While I was unable to resolve, I was able to upload app to App Store.

Does anyone know where it is documented or have any insights on how to resolve?

Thanks.

Question updated. No resolve, but was able to upload at the time of getting this "warning". Still looking for answer on long-term resolution... — Adam Cox, Feb 05 '19 at 14:08

score 20 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 08 '19 at 11:47

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Expanding on @Véger Lóránd answer:

The bug was re-introduced in the 4.1.1 version. Installing the latest version will get your app rejected. The solution for now is:

cordova plugin rm cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-ionic-webview@4.1.0

answered Jul 08 '19 at 11:47

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I'll leave the reference to the issue in GitHub here: https://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webview/issues/209 – Joaquín L. Robles Jul 19 '19 at 14:38

score 10 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 04 '19 at 12:38

I got a similar problem:

ITMS-90338: Non-public API usage - The app references non-public selectors in MyAppName: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:.

And the issue was caused by the following plugin: cordova-plugin-ionic-webview

To solve the issue update to the latest version with the following commands:

cordova plugin rm cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-ionic-webview@latest

You can read more about it here: https://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webview/issues/209

score 2 · Answer 3 · edited Jul 18 '19 at 13:53

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This worked

The problem is related to webview.

cordova plugin rm cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-ionic-webview@latest

edited Jul 18 '19 at 13:53

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answered Jul 18 '19 at 13:48

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 28 '19 at 08:21

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this is only security warning caused by webview. you can ignore

answered Jan 28 '19 at 08:21

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rejectod on Appstore now. `We identified one or more issues with a recent delivery for your app, "appname. Please correct the following issues, then upload again. ITMS-90338: Non-public API usage - The app references non-public selectors in Sonnenbraeu: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:. If method names in your source code match the private Apple APIs listed above, altering your method names will help prevent this app from being flagged in future submissions. In addition, note that one or more of the above ... ` – Nasenbaer Jul 03 '19 at 19:10
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@Nasenbaer I'm also get rejected from app store because of this, any solution? – Véger Lóránd Jul 04 '19 at 11:05

score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 12 '19 at 15:37

rejected on Appstore now. July 3th 2019. Message:

We identified one or more issues with a recent delivery for your app, "appname. Please correct the following issues, then upload again. ITMS-90338: Non-public API usage - The app references non-public selectors in Sonnenbraeu: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:. If method names in your source code match the private Apple APIs listed above, altering your method names will help prevent this app from being flagged in future submissions. In addition, note that one or more of the above ...

I removed the complete line of _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority: as described above from code. Also the references to it. And yes, the app got released. BUT I don't know exactly the consequence of removing the property which sets the browser to foreground priority mode. I don't think its a good solution, its just a provisoric workaround to get released.

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 18 '19 at 05:26

ITMS-90338: Non-public API usage - The app references non-public selectors in XXXXXX: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:. If method names in your source code match the private Apple APIs listed above, altering your method names will help prevent this app from being flagged in future submissions. In addition, note that one or more of the above APIs may be located in a static library that was included with your app. If so, they must be removed. If you think this message was sent in error and that you have only used Apple-published APIs in accordance with the guidelines, send the app's Apple ID, along with detailed information about why you believe the above APIs were incorrectly flagged, to appreview@apple.com.

cordova plugin rm cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-ionic-webview@latest

How to resolve app validation "The app references non-public selectors in Payload/MyApp.app/MyApp: _setAlwaysRunsAtForegroundPriority:"?

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