Mobile Response (iOS): Release Notes February 2026

Mobile Response (iOS): Release Notes February 2026

iOS App Version 5.9.3


New Features

  • No new features in this release.


Feature Enhancements

  • No feature enhancements in this release.


Fixes

iOS: Fix Crash Caused by Deallocated Layer During ArcGIS Request Completion

  • What - Resolved a crash that occurred when an ArcGIS request completed after its associated map layer had already been deallocated, specifically during the finishWithResult:error: lifecycle of the request operation, by improving memory management and ensuring safe handling of asynchronous map service responses.

  • Why - Under certain navigation or refresh scenarios, background ArcGIS requests could complete after a user had left the map view, resulting in attempts to access released objects and causing the application to terminate unexpectedly; improving lifecycle handling increases stability during active map usage.

  • How

    • Open Map

    • Interact with map layers or trigger data refreshes

    • Navigate away from the screen while requests are still processing

    • Note: The app now safely handles late ArcGIS responses without accessing deallocated layers.

    • Note: No user configuration changes are required.

  • Use Case - A user opens the map, enables operational layers, and quickly navigates to another screen while map data is still loading; previously this could cause a crash if the request completed after navigation, but the app now handles the response safely and continues operating normally.

iOS: Fix Crash in ArcGIS Authentication Delegate Handling

  • What - Fixed a crash occurring within the ArcGIS authentication delegate during the authenticationManager(_:didReceive:) callback by strengthening authentication response handling and preventing unsafe state access during token or credential processing.

  • Why - Authentication events can occur asynchronously, particularly when tokens expire or secured services are accessed; if the delegate attempted to process authentication responses while related objects were no longer in a valid state, it could lead to instability and unexpected app termination.

  • How

    • Access secured Map layers or services requiring authentication

    • Allow credentials to refresh or reauthenticate as prompted

    • Continue using the map normally

    • Note: Authentication flows now safely handle background and edge-case scenarios.

    • Note: No changes to login or credential setup are required.

  • Use Case - While viewing secured GIS layers, a user’s authentication token refreshes in the background; previously, this could trigger a crash under certain timing conditions, but the improved delegate handling now processes the authentication event smoothly without interrupting map usage.

iOS: Fix Crash When Rendering Text Markers on Map (render_glyphs)

  • What - Addressed a crash occurring within the render_glyphs process when displaying text-based map markers, improving text rendering stability for map annotations and labeled markers.

  • Why - Rendering text markers involves dynamic glyph generation, and under specific combinations of zoom levels, marker updates, or rapid map interactions, rendering could enter an unstable state; improving text rendering safeguards ensures consistent map performance.

  • How

    • Open Map

    • Zoom in and out or pan across labeled markers

    • View incidents, hydrants, or other text-based annotations

    • Note: Text markers now render reliably during zooming and map refresh.

    • Note: No configuration changes are required.

  • Use Case - A user zooms rapidly between city-wide and street-level views while viewing labeled markers; previously this could result in a crash during glyph rendering, but the app now maintains stable performance and continues rendering labels correctly.

iOS: Fix Crash When Selecting Hydrant Marker After Returning from Nearest Hydrants Screen

  • What - Resolved a crash affecting iPhone devices when a user navigated back from the Nearest Hydrants screen and then selected a hydrant marker on the map, ensuring proper state restoration and safe interaction with hydrant objects.

  • Why - The crash was caused by incomplete state restoration after navigating between screens, leading to invalid references when interacting with hydrant markers; correcting this improves reliability when switching between hydrant lists and map views.

  • How

    • Navigate to Map

    • Select Nearest Hydrants

    • Return to the map screen

    • Tap a hydrant marker

    • Note: Hydrant selection now functions without causing the app to close unexpectedly.

    • Note: No additional setup is required.

  • Use Case - During a response, a user reviews the Nearest Hydrants list, returns to the map to visualize hydrant locations, and selects a hydrant for details; the app now handles this workflow smoothly without crashing, ensuring uninterrupted operational access.

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