Huolala Tech
Huolala Tech
Jul 16, 2025 · Mobile Development

Why iOS 18 Crashes When exit() Is Called and How to Fix It

This article analyzes a driver‑side iOS 18 crash triggered by BackBoardServices calling exit, explains the underlying XPC and C++ destructor chain, explores failed hook and compiler‑flag workarounds, and presents a reliable atexit‑based solution that eliminates the crash on iOS 18 and later.

C++Crash AnalysisHooking
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Why iOS 18 Crashes When exit() Is Called and How to Fix It