“unrecognized selector sent to class” when calling category method from a library

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Problem

This question may seem a bit long, but I try to give as much information as possible, since I am really staggered by this.

I am currently working an a

Answer 1

I suspect you have run into a known problem of categories embedded in static libraries.

If I am right, try to compile with the linker flags -ObjC (and if that is not enough, also -all_load) and your problem should disappear.

Answer 2

Even though the answer is already selected, I wish the solution to my issue was here, as simple as it may be. Be sure to check that your class is properly checked in the Target Membership field under the File Inspector pane. If you fail to do so then it's only natural to receive the unrecognized selector sent to class error.