Live Activity update not working while AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayback in backgroud

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Created Sep ’22

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In iOS16.1，Live Activity not update data while app in background，my app use AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayback playing music.
If use AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayback, update Live Acitvity is working in foreground, not working in background.
If no AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayback setting, update Live Acitvity is working both background and foreground.
Why? Is it iOS16.1 bug?

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Answer 1

yiios OP

Oct ’22

Im also trying to figure this out without success

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Answer 2

Jeehoon Son OP

Oct ’22

Same problem..

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jbailey OP

Nov ’22

Same issue. I filed feedback: FB11781760. Anyone have a workaround?

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Answer 4

somenkov.nikita OP

Dec ’22

For me help change this:

try audioSession.setCategory(.playback, options: [.mixWithOthers])

To

try audioSession.setCategory(.ambient, options: [.mixWithOthers])

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Answer 5

Jeehoon Son OP

Dec ’22

This is fixed on iOS 16.2.

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guoguox OP

Dec ’22

The same problem on iOS 16.2

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jbbeau OP

Jul ’24

Still having this issue with iOS 17 and iOS 18 on a real device (works with the simulator). Any solution?

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Answer 8

alinekborges OP

1h

Same issue here. I I change to .ambient mode it allows updates from background, but .ambient mode does not suit my audio needs. iOS 18 still has the same problem.

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