[GH-ISSUE #311] [Bug]: All apps crashing after opening #134

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opened 2026-03-03 18:55:01 +03:00 by kerem · 17 comments
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Originally created by @Zerp500 on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/311

Describe the bug

I try to open a app, but then it immediately crashes

Steps to reproduce

Download a decrypted ipa (any)
Install it onto playcover
Run it and then it crashes
Crash.rtf.zip

Expected behaviour

The app should run, instead of crashing

Crash log

Log had to be provided as an rtf file, because of github character limit.

What version of PlayCover are you using?

1.1.1

What version of macOS are you using?

Monterey (macOS 12)

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Originally created by @Zerp500 on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/311 ### Describe the bug I try to open a app, but then it immediately crashes ### Steps to reproduce Download a decrypted ipa (any) Install it onto playcover Run it and then it crashes [Crash.rtf.zip](https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/files/9505443/Crash.rtf.zip) ### Expected behaviour The app should run, instead of crashing ### Crash log ```shell Log had to be provided as an rtf file, because of github character limit. ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 1.1.1 ### What version of macOS are you using? Monterey (macOS 12) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English
kerem 2026-03-03 18:55:01 +03:00
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@ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

More details are needed as to what ipas specifically you have tried.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239340502 --> @ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): More details are needed as to what ipas specifically you have tried.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

More details are needed as to what ipas specifically you have tried.

So far I've tried and crashed out in Pokemon Unite, Nier Reincarnation, Genshin and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239377359 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): > More details are needed as to what ipas specifically you have tried. So far I've tried and crashed out in Pokemon Unite, Nier Reincarnation, Genshin and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
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@ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Where did you download the IPAs from?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239381715 --> @ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): Where did you download the IPAs from?
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Pokemon Unite and Genshin were from Appocalypse discord and the other two were from armconverter

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239384211 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): Pokemon Unite and Genshin were from Appocalypse discord and the other two were from armconverter
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@ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Try reinstalling your PlayCover and app.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239386503 --> @ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): Try reinstalling your PlayCover and app.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

I have done it, although I have said this bug was on 1.1.1, I have also tried the nightly builds and I have even tried to run these apps by disabling SIP, all to no avail. Unless if PlayCover is hiding some extra folders somewhere, which are not being deleted when I uninstall it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239388946 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): I have done it, although I have said this bug was on 1.1.1, I have also tried the nightly builds and I have even tried to run these apps by disabling SIP, all to no avail. Unless if PlayCover is hiding some extra folders somewhere, which are not being deleted when I uninstall it.
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@Depal1 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Here are the instructions for a full reinstall. https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/257

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239390811 --> @Depal1 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): Here are the instructions for a full reinstall. https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/257
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Thank you very much for sending, working on it right now.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239391773 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): Thank you very much for sending, working on it right now.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022):

Here are the instructions for a full reinstall. #257

Have prowled through all the listed directories and deleted all files within, crashes still persist

<!-- gh-comment-id:1239400602 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2022): > Here are the instructions for a full reinstall. #257 Have prowled through all the listed directories and deleted all files within, crashes still persist
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@ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022):

Are you using a VM?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1240157440 --> @ZhichGaming commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022): Are you using a VM?
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@Depal1 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022):

If you are using a VM, you have to enable graphics acceleration with Apple's virtualization framework, and only games that use Metal would run.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1240159199 --> @Depal1 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022): If you are using a VM, you have to enable graphics acceleration with Apple's virtualization framework, and only games that use Metal would run.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022):

I am not using a virtual machine.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1240488360 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022): I am not using a virtual machine.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022):

Sidenote, I have pokemon unite and dissidia installed currently. Pokemon Unite provides me with a crash log, but dissidia simply crashes.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1240506646 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022): Sidenote, I have pokemon unite and dissidia installed currently. Pokemon Unite provides me with a crash log, but dissidia simply crashes.
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@Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 16, 2022):

Update on the situation, I've used nightly builds, reinstalled playcover fully and even reinstalled xcode, however playcover still refuses to launch games for me, will boot args help???

Also, sideloadly works for me, but not playcover

<!-- gh-comment-id:1248976815 --> @Zerp500 commented on GitHub (Sep 16, 2022): Update on the situation, I've used nightly builds, reinstalled playcover fully and even reinstalled xcode, however playcover still refuses to launch games for me, will boot args help??? Also, sideloadly works for me, but not playcover
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@IsaacMarovitz commented on GitHub (Oct 28, 2022):

@Zerp500 Pokemon Unite is confirmed to have issues right now. Does Genshin work?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1295228062 --> @IsaacMarovitz commented on GitHub (Oct 28, 2022): @Zerp500 Pokemon Unite is confirmed to have issues right now. Does Genshin work?
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@IsaacMarovitz commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2022):

Stale, old PlayCover version, duplicate, non-specific

<!-- gh-comment-id:1367622102 --> @IsaacMarovitz commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2022): Stale, old PlayCover version, duplicate, non-specific
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@spinxzq commented on GitHub (Nov 1, 2023):

So i found the solution, go to settings->more (the 4th option) and change the settings.applicationCategoryType to public.app-category.games

<!-- gh-comment-id:1789594093 --> @spinxzq commented on GitHub (Nov 1, 2023): So i found the solution, go to settings->more (the 4th option) and change the settings.applicationCategoryType to public.app-category.games
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