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🐞 Issue: Xamrock Studio stuck on “Connecting – Waiting for first screen capture” #3

@ajayiOSDev08

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@ajayiOSDev08

Description

Xamrock Studio launches successfully, but the screen never loads.
It stays stuck on “Connecting… Waiting for first screen capture” indefinitely and the test never starts.

I’m unable to see the device screen even though the device is detected.

Steps to Reproduce

  • Install Xamrock Studio from GitHub releases
  • Launch Xamrock Studio
  • Connect a physical iPhone
  • Select app bundle
  • Click Run/Record
  • Studio shows Connecting → Waiting for first screen capture and never progresses

Expected Behavior

The connected device screen should appear and recording/testing should start.

Actual Behavior

Studio remains stuck on Connecting / Waiting for first screen capture and does not load the screen.

Environment

  • Xamrock Studio version: xamrock-studio-1.1.3
  • macOS version: macOS 26.2
  • Mac type: Apple Silicon
  • Xcode version: 26.2
  • Device: iPhone (Physical)
  • iOS version: 26.2
  • Connection type: USB

Permissions Checked

  • Screen Recording permission enabled for:
  • Xamrock Studio
  • Terminal
  • Device is trusted
  • Xcode installed and license accepted

Screenshot

Attach the screenshot showing “Connecting – Waiting for first screen capture

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Additional Notes

  • Restarted Mac
  • Restarted Xamrock Studio
  • Tried reconnecting device
  • Issue persists

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