EXC_BAD_ACCESS

iOS

TL;DR

EXC_BAD_ACCESS indicates a runtime failure on iOS that interrupts the current user flow.

Symptoms

EXC_BAD_ACCESS appears in crash logs
The app exits or the UI flow stops

Common Causes

Unexpected state reaches an unsafe path
Input contracts are not enforced at boundaries

How to Verify

Reproduce with deterministic input and capture full logsInspect the first throw site and recent changes around it

Quick Fixes

Add guard checks and a safe fallback path
Disable or rollback the risky code path behind a flag

Proper Fixes

Enforce contracts with types, runtime checks, and tests
Refactor ownership and lifecycle boundaries to remove the failure mode

Example Stack Trace

EXC_BAD_ACCESS in ProfileViewController.swift:42

Related Errors

IllegalStateException Unhandled Promise Rejection Hydration Failed