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Discover a simple solution to fix callback methods not firing when using Objective-C for BLE device connections.
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Solving the Callback Method Not Firing Issue in Objective-C with BLE Integration

When working with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices in Objective-C, one common problem developers face is callback methods not firing as expected. This can be frustrating, especially when you have a series of complex interactions across multiple view controllers in your project. In this guide, we’ll delve into a specific instance of this problem and guide you through the solution step-by-step.

The Problem

You have a method set up to be called once a BLE device connects. However, it turns out that the expected callback, realDataCallBackWithData, is not being called after the connection is established. This can leave your UI unchanged and your app lacking vital data updates — particularly a label that needs to reflect live data.

Here’s a brief overview of the problematic code in your viewController.m:

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Even though other view controllers and methods seem to be functioning correctly, this specific callback isn’t firing. You've confirmed through logging that the preceding methods are working, which means something is amiss in establishing the delegate connection with the VTO2Communicate instance.

The Solution

After inspecting the code and the flow of the application, a straightforward solution emerged: re-declare the delegate after establishing the peripheral connection. By ensuring the delegate is correctly set before making the call to fetch real-time data, the callback will function as expected. Here’s how to make this adjustment:

Step-by-Step Fix

Locate the readRealtimeData Method: This is where you're checking the sensor connection.

Set the Delegate: Add a line of code that assigns self as the delegate for VTO2Communicate right before you start fetching the data.

Here’s the updated method with the necessary change:

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Why This Works

By resetting the delegate each time before the call to beginGetRealData, you ensure that the callback method knows the correct context in which it should operate. In many cases, particularly in asynchronous code, failure to set or reset delegates can lead to callbacks attempting to target an outdated or nil instance.

Conclusion

In BLE applications, ensuring that callback methods work as intended is crucial for maintaining seamless interactions and data updates in your UI. By simply re-declaring the delegate before fetching real-time data, you've dramatically improved the reliability of your application. Remember, debugging delegate issues requires paying close attention to when and where they are set!

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of unresponsive callbacks in your Objective-C BLE integration.

Final Thoughts

Feel free to share your experience with BLE integration in Objective-C, any peculiar challenges you faced, or additional tips you’ve learned along the way.