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Add MapUnfocus support for Picker on Mac Catalyst
Introduces the MapUnfocus mapping for the PickerHandler on Mac Catalyst, enabling proper dismissal of the picker controller and updating focus state. Refactors related code to store the UIAlertController instance and ensures IsFocused and IsOpen are set to false when the picker is dismissed. Gate PASSED: Issue2339 test validates MapUnfocus fix on MacCatalyst Fix MapUnfocus bug - remove incorrect PresentedViewController check - Made MapUnfocus async void to properly await dismissal - Removed PresentedViewController null check (always false when picker showing) - Added await to DismissViewControllerAsync for proper state management Fixes line 165 bug reported by @sheiksyedm that prevented Unfocus from working. Add PR review report for Picker Unfocus fix on Mac Catalyst Adds a detailed review report for PR #33127, identifying a logic bug in the Picker Unfocus implementation on Mac Catalyst. The report requests changes to fix the condition preventing Unfocus from working, recommends awaiting async dismissal, cleaning up pickerController in DisconnectHandler, and renaming for consistency. Agent's feedback suggestion Update PickerHandler.iOS.cs
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# PR Review: #33127 - Improved Unfocus support for Picker on Mac Catalyst
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**Date:** 2026-01-16 | **Issue:** [#30897](https://github.com/dotnet/maui/issues/30897), [#30891](https://github.com/dotnet/maui/issues/30891) | **PR:** [#33127](https://github.com/dotnet/maui/pull/33127)
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## ✅ Status: Gate PASSED - Ready for Phase 4
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| Phase | Status |
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|-------|--------|
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| Pre-Flight | ✅ COMPLETE |
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| 🧪 Tests | ✅ COMPLETE |
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| 🚦 Gate | ✅ PASSED |
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| 🔧 Fix | ⏳ PENDING |
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| 📋 Report | ⏳ PENDING |
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---
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<details>
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<summary><strong>📋 Issue Summary</strong></summary>
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**Issue #30897**: VoiceOver users unable to access expanded list of Picker combo box on MacCatalyst
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- When using VoiceOver and pressing Control+Option+Space to expand Picker, focus doesn't shift to expanded list
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- User cannot interact with picker items using VoiceOver
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- Previous implementation used `EditingDidEnd` event which broke VoiceOver accessibility
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**Issue #30891**: Task and Project controls (Pickers) not accessible with keyboard on MacCatalyst
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- Keyboard-only users cannot access Picker controls with TAB key
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- MacCatalyst lacked `Unfocus` command handler preventing programmatic dismissal
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- Picker list items not accessible via keyboard navigation
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**Steps to Reproduce (#30897):**
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1. Turn on VoiceOver
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2. Install and open Developer Balance app
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3. Press Control+Option+Right arrow to navigate to Project combo box (Picker)
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4. Press Control+Option+Space to expand
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5. **Issue**: Unable to access expanded list
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**Steps to Reproduce (#30891):**
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1. Open Developer Balance app
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2. TAB till Add task button and press ENTER
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3. TAB till Task and Project controls (Pickers)
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4. **Issue**: Controls not accessible with keyboard
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**Platforms Affected:**
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- [x] MacCatalyst (primary)
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- [x] iOS (shares handler code, no behavior changes expected)
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- [ ] Android
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- [ ] Windows
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**Regression**: No - these are existing accessibility bugs on MacCatalyst
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><strong>📁 Files Changed</strong></summary>
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| File | Type | Changes |
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| `src/Core/src/Handlers/Picker/PickerHandler.iOS.cs` | Fix | +30 / -14 (original PR), +3/-4 (fix applied) |
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| `src/Core/src/Handlers/Picker/PickerHandler.cs` | Fix | +2 / -0 |
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**Fix Files**:
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- `PickerHandler.iOS.cs`: MacCatalyst-specific improvements
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- Added `UIAlertController? pickerController` instance field for MacCatalyst (original PR)
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- Removed problematic `EditingDidEnd` event handler (broke VoiceOver) (original PR)
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- Implemented `MapUnfocus` method for programmatic dismissal (original PR)
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- **Fixed MapUnfocus bug** - removed incorrect `PresentedViewController` check (line 165) (applied fix)
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- **Made MapUnfocus async void** and added await (applied fix)
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- `PickerHandler.cs`: Command mapper registration
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- Registered `Unfocus` command for MacCatalyst in CommandMapper
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**Test Files**:
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- Existing test: Issue2339 validates Focus/Unfocus behavior
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><strong>💬 PR Discussion Summary</strong></summary>
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**Key Comments**:
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1. **Critical Bug Report** (sheiksyedm - reviewer):
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- "Issue2339 test scenario fails after this changes"
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- **Logic bug on line 165** in `MapUnfocus` implementation
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- Specific failure: When clicking `btnFocusThenUnFocus` (Focus → wait 2s → Unfocus):
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- ✅ picker.Focus() opens the dialog
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- ⏱️ Waits 2 seconds (dialog stays open)
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- ❌ picker.Unfocus() calls MapUnfocus → **condition fails** → dialog stays open
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- 🖱️ Only when clicking "Done" does dialog close (via Done button action)
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- **Root cause**: Line 165 condition check is preventing Unfocus from working
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2. **Author Response** (kubaflo):
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- Acknowledged the bug: "sure! Thanks for letting me know!"
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3. **Reviewer Feedback (Copilot Bot)**:
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- **Issue 1**: Line 167 - `DismissViewControllerAsync` called without await → **Fixed**
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- **Issue 2**: Line 14 - `pickerController` field not cleaned up in DisconnectHandler → To address
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- **Issue 3**: Line 14 - Field naming convention (should use `_pickerController`) → To address
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**Critical Issue Fixed**:
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- ✅ Line 165: Removed incorrect `PresentedViewController is not null` check
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- ✅ Line 161: Made MapUnfocus async void
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- ✅ Line 167: Added await to DismissViewControllerAsync
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><strong>🧪 Tests</strong></summary>
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**Status**: ✅ COMPLETE
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- [x] PR includes existing UI test (Issue2339)
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- [x] Test reproduces the issue (Focus/Unfocus behavior)
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- [x] Test follows naming convention (`Issue2339`)
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**Test Files**:
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- HostApp: `src/Controls/tests/TestCases.HostApp/Issues/Issue2339.cs`
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- NUnit: `src/Controls/tests/TestCases.Shared.Tests/Tests/Issues/Issue2339.cs`
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**Test Scenario** (Issue2339.FocusAndUnFocusMultipleTimes):
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1. Tap `btnFocusThenUnFocus` button
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2. Button triggers: `picker.Focus()` → wait 2s → `picker.Unfocus()`
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3. Verify "Picker Focused: 1" appears
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4. Verify "Picker Unfocused: 1" appears
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5. Repeat cycle
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6. Verify "Picker Focused: 2" and "Picker UnFocused: 2" appear
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><strong>🚦 Gate - Test Verification</strong></summary>
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**Status**: ✅ PASSED
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**Platform Tested**: MacCatalyst (primary target for this fix)
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**Test Result**: ✅ **PASSED on MacCatalyst with fix applied**
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Test Run Successful.
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Total tests: 1
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Passed: 1
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Total time: 29.6508 Seconds
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```
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**Verification**:
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- ✅ Test `Issue2339.FocusAndUnFocusMultipleTimes` completed successfully
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- ✅ Focus() opened picker correctly
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- ✅ Unfocus() **programmatically closed** picker (critical fix validated!)
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- ✅ Event counters incremented correctly (Focused/Unfocused events fired)
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**Fix Validation**:
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The critical bug on line 165 was:
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- **Before**: `pickerController.PresentedViewController is not null` - always false → Unfocus failed
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- **After**: Removed incorrect check → Unfocus now works correctly
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**Gate Result**: ✅ **PASSED** - Fix resolves the accessibility issues
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary><strong>🔧 Fix Candidates</strong></summary>
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**Status**: ⏳ PENDING (awaiting Phase 4)
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| # | Source | Approach | Test Result | Files Changed | Notes |
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| PR | PR #33127 (original) | MacCatalyst Unfocus via UIAlertController + removed EditingDidEnd | ❌ FAILS (line 165 bug) | `PickerHandler.iOS.cs` (+30/-14), `PickerHandler.cs` (+2) | Original PR - had critical bug |
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| FIX | Applied fix | Removed PresentedViewController check + async/await | ✅ PASS (Gate) | `PickerHandler.iOS.cs` (+3/-4) | Fixed line 165 bug - Gate validated |
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**Applied Fix**:
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```diff
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-internal static void MapUnfocus(IPickerHandler handler, IPicker picker, object? args)
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+internal static async void MapUnfocus(IPickerHandler handler, IPicker picker, object? args)
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if (handler is PickerHandler pickerHandler &&
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- pickerController.PresentedViewController is not null)
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- pickerHandler.pickerController.DismissViewControllerAsync(true);
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+ await pickerHandler.pickerController.DismissViewControllerAsync(true);
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virtualView.IsFocused = virtualView.IsOpen = false;
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}
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}
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```
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**Exhausted:** No
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**Selected Fix:** Applied fix (validated by Gate)
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</details>
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**Next Step**: Read `.github/agents/pr/post-gate.md` for Phase 4 (Fix) and Phase 5 (Report)
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**Note**: The critical bug in the original PR has been fixed. Gate verification confirms the fix works correctly on MacCatalyst.

src/Core/src/Handlers/Picker/PickerHandler.cs

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[nameof(IPicker.Focus)] = MapFocus,
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[nameof(IPicker.Unfocus)] = MapUnfocus
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src/Core/src/Handlers/Picker/PickerHandler.iOS.cs

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UIAlertController? pickerController;
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pickerController = UIAlertController.Create("", "", UIAlertControllerStyle.ActionSheet);
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// Handle picker dismissal directly in the Done action instead of using EditingDidEnd event
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