WidgetKit with CLLocationManager

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Created Jun ’20

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Hi!

I'm having issues trying to use the CLLocationManager with the Widget I'm building.

Despite having, the keys: NSLocationUsageDescription and NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription both of them with a proper description.

I till get an stdout message:

This widget has attempted to access privacy-sensitive data without specifying a need. The widget's Info.plist must contain a “NSLocationUsageDescription” key with any number other than 0

Is there anything I can do?

Answered by developer555 in 617381022

You need to add the NSWidgetWantsLocation entry to your plist. This is mentioned in one of the talks about location this year.

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rmunro23 OP

Jun ’20

Same issue here. I've ensured that I have the appropriate entries in both my iOS app and the widget's info.plist file. It works fine in the app, but I get the same error for the widget. It feels like a bug with WidgetKit, and if necessary, I'm happy to file a bug report.

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Lotario OP

Jun ’20

I have come across this issue as well.

I have added NSLocationUsageDescription to the info.plist for the Widget, though Xcode still yells: "The widget's Info.plist must contain a “NSLocationUsageDescription” key with any number other than 0".

Works fine on iPhone, iPad and macOS app.

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aejester OP

Jun ’20

I have had this issue, and it does seem like a bug.

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developer555 OP

Jun ’20

Recommended

You need to add the NSWidgetWantsLocation entry to your plist. This is mentioned in one of the talks about location this year.

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