App Settings Not Appearing with Xcode 16.2

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I recently encountered an issue with Xcode 16.2 while attempting to integrate Settings.bundle into a new app. I added Settings.bundle as a new file (using the provided template), but when I ran the app (the default "Hello World" project), the expected three default controls (Name, Enabled, Slider) did not appear in the app's settings.

To troubleshoot, I downgraded my system to macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 and Xcode 15.4 (on a 2023 Mac Mini, M2). After this downgrade, everything worked as expected. With a new project, adding Settings.bundle, and running the app, the settings entry for the app appeared, including the three default fields.

This behavior suggests a potential issue or incompatibility with Xcode 16.2.

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Claude31 OP

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I create a project (just with template code) in SwiftUI .

I have the same problem when testing in iOS 18 simulator. Nothing shows in Settings in the Apps category.
Testing on iOS 17.4 simulator works OK.

There are definitely issues in iOS 18: https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/764519

I tried to remove some entry keys (Group), to no avail.

Another problem here.

If I create a project (just with template code) in SwiftUI with Xcode 16.2 (MacOS 14.7.2), and try to open with Xcode 15.3, it crashes at the opening of the project

Note: problem shows also for UIKit apps: settings show in iOS 18.1, but no setting, for any app, in iOS 18.2. As described here: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/748785

You should file a bug report.

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