SmartDeviceLink applications are not discovered by Ford head unit

Originator:gabor.in.austin
Number:rdar://36795249 Date Originated:01/23/2018
Status:DUPE / CLOSED Resolved:NO
Product:iOS Product Version:11.2.5
Classification: Reproducible:YES
 
Area:
External Accessory Framework

Summary:
On iOS 11.2.5, SmartDeviceLink applications are not detected by the Ford head unit or TDK.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Download any SmartDeviceLink enabled application. Examples:
    a. Spotify Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spotify-music/id324684580?mt=8
    b. Ford+Alexa: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ford-alexa/id1316029395?mt=8
    c. Pandora: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandora-free-music-radio/id284035177
2. Connect the phone to a Ford head unit or TDK using a lightning cable.

Expected Results:
The SmartDeviceLink enabled application(s) should show up on the Ford head unit or TDK.

Actual Results:
Observe that the app(s) are not detected by the head unit.

Version/Build:
iOS 11.2.5

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