iAP over Bluetooth disconnecting when apps registering to SYNC

Originator:RyanConroy.23
Number:rdar://45014949 Date Originated:10/4/2018
Status:Open Resolved:No
Product:External Accessory Framework Product Version:iOS 12
Classification: Reproducible:YES
 
Summary:
When an iPhone running iOS 12 is connected using iAp over Bluetooth, apps are registered to the SYNC 3 module. Shortly after the apps have registered iAP disconnects. However, there is no notification about this disconnect to the SYNC3 module.This leaves the app icon visible on the SYNC module and still allows the user to tap on it revealing a nonfunctional app. Issue can be seen with all SYNC 3 compatible apps.


Steps to Reproduce:
1. Connect iPhone to SYNC 3 module via Bluetooth.
2. App registers to SYNC 3 module using iAP over Bluetooth.
3. open app on SYNC 3 module. (You will be presented with an empty template)


Expected Results:
iAp should stay connected after apps have registered to SYNC 3 module and user should be able to access a fully functioning app. 


Actual Results:
iAp disconnects after app connects to SYNC 3 module and users access app that is nonfunctional.

Version/Build:
iOS 12 public release

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