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[GH-ISSUE #1903] [Bug]: My Honkai Star Rail Crashing before launch #1250

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opened 2026-03-03 19:05:06 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

kerem commented

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Originally created by @Orbkunft4 on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1903

Describe the bug

The app crashes before launch indicating that the app quit unexpectedly

Steps to reproduce

Just open the app downloaded as IPA

Expected behaviour

Should open the app

Crash log

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqGwjk-aZWmjcgMaxJ0uwN7eejPRpENJuUnmjMCsJiQ/edit?usp=sharing

What version of PlayCover are you using?

3.1.0

What version of macOS are you using?

Sonoma (macOS 14)

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Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @Orbkunft4 on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1903 ### Describe the bug The app crashes before launch indicating that the app quit unexpectedly ### Steps to reproduce Just open the app downloaded as IPA ### Expected behaviour Should open the app ### Crash log ```shell https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqGwjk-aZWmjcgMaxJ0uwN7eejPRpENJuUnmjMCsJiQ/edit?usp=sharing ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 3.1.0 ### What version of macOS are you using? Sonoma (macOS 14) ### Issue Language - [x] Yes my issue is written in English

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@Catta1997 commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025):

Did you changed graphic settings on PlayCover app? Check if on graphic settings (right click on HSR -> Settings -> graphic tab) there are this settings:

1080p
16:10
2.0

I'm using this settings and the app works

@Catta1997 commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025): Did you changed graphic settings on PlayCover app? Check if on graphic settings (right click on HSR -> Settings -> graphic tab) there are this settings: - 1080p - 16:10 - 2.0 I'm using this settings and the app works

kerem commented

2026-03-03 19:05:07 +03:00

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@Orbkunft4 commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025):

I generally think its not the problem of graphics, instead, it's more systematic. Just tried that method but still the same...

@Orbkunft4 commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2025): I generally think its not the problem of graphics, instead, it's more systematic. Just tried that method but still the same...

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@TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2025):

Try #1790.

@TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2025): Try #1790.

kerem commented

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@HELPNEEDEDFORHSR commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2025):

Error Summary
You're getting this in the crash report:

Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 5 Trace/BPT trap: 5
This means the app intentionally crashed because it hit a debug/trap breakpoint — usually a security measure.

Common Causes

Anti-debugging detection
Games from Hoyoverse (like Star Rail) detect if they're running in a modified or traced environment (like PlayCover). If detected, they crash using SIGTRAP.
Integrity check failure
Since the app is originally meant for iOS and is now running on macOS using PlayCover, it may fail internal integrity checks.
Jailbreak detection
Newer versions of these games have strong jailbreak/root detection logic. If it detects something unusual, it exits with a trap.

I think number 3 is biggest issues.
So try to on the playchain and root detection logic.

@HELPNEEDEDFORHSR commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2025): Error Summary You're getting this in the crash report: Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP) Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 5 Trace/BPT trap: 5 This means the app intentionally crashed because it hit a debug/trap breakpoint — usually a security measure. Common Causes 1. Anti-debugging detection Games from Hoyoverse (like Star Rail) detect if they're running in a modified or traced environment (like PlayCover). If detected, they crash using SIGTRAP. 2. Integrity check failure Since the app is originally meant for iOS and is now running on macOS using PlayCover, it may fail internal integrity checks. 3. Jailbreak detection Newer versions of these games have strong jailbreak/root detection logic. If it detects something unusual, it exits with a trap. I think number 3 is biggest issues. So try to on the playchain and root detection logic.

kerem referenced this issue

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[PR #1250] [MERGED] Fix/gh actions #1827