[0.76.5] updating appProperties does not work on iOS

[aliceni81]

Description

Hi, I'm using react native v0.76.5 (new architecture is enabled) and react-native-firebase/messaging v21.6.2.

According to the documentation, I have the following code in index.js

messaging().setBackgroundMessageHandler(async remoteMessage => {
  //
});

const HeadlessCheck = ({ isHeadless }) => {
  if (isHeadless) return null;
  return <App />;
}

AppRegistry.registerComponent(appName, () => HeadlessCheck);

I have the the following code in AppDelegate.mm:

- (BOOL)application:(UIApplication *)application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:(NSDictionary *)launchOptions
{
  self.moduleName = @"gk_research_app_staging";
  // You can add your custom initial props in the dictionary below.
  // They will be passed down to the ViewController used by React Native.
  // self.initialProps = @{};

  // return [super application:application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:launchOptions];
  self.initialProps = [RNFBMessagingModule addCustomPropsToUserProps:nil withLaunchOptions:launchOptions];
  [FIRApp configure];
  [application registerForRemoteNotifications];
  return [super application:application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:launchOptions];
}

I have a problem for iOS device - when the app is in quit state and receives a notification, after a few seconds, I click the notification which makes the app open, but nothing is shown. I know it's because of "if (isHeadless) return null;".

The following logs are in my console:
When the app is opened(foreground/background):
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":false},"fabric":true}
When the app is quit and receives a notification, the bundle is re-generated:
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":true},"fabric":true}
When re-open the app or open the app by the notification, the bundle is not regenerated and keep the last state:
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":true},"fabric":true}

This issue does not happen when the app is already open, no matter if it is in foreground or background state, because the bundle will not be re-generated.

To make the app UI display, I need to exit the app and open the app again which cause the bundle re-generated:
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":false},"fabric":true}

How can I solve this issue?
I need your help!!!

Related:
invertase/react-native-firebase#5388

Steps to reproduce

1. App is in quit state and receives a notification
2. Open the app
3. App shows blank screen

React Native Version

0.76.5

Affected Platforms

Runtime - iOS

Areas

Bridgeless - The New Initialization Flow

Output of npx react-native info

System:
  OS: macOS 14.5
  CPU: (8) arm64 Apple M2
  Memory: 2.56 GB / 16.00 GB
  Shell:
    version: "5.9"
    path: /bin/zsh
Binaries:
  Node:
    version: 20.18.0
    path: ~/.nvm/versions/node/v20.18.0/bin/node
  Yarn:
    version: 1.22.19
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/yarn
  npm:
    version: 11.0.0
    path: ~/.nvm/versions/node/v20.18.0/bin/npm
  Watchman:
    version: 2024.10.28.00
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/watchman
Managers:
  CocoaPods:
    version: 1.15.2
    path: /Users/williamchan/.rbenv/shims/pod
SDKs:
  iOS SDK:
    Platforms:
      - DriverKit 23.5
      - iOS 17.5
      - macOS 14.5
      - tvOS 17.5
      - visionOS 1.2
      - watchOS 10.5
  Android SDK:
    API Levels:
      - "34"
      - "35"
    Build Tools:
      - 30.0.3
      - 33.0.0
      - 34.0.0
      - 35.0.0
    System Images:
      - android-23 | Google APIs ARM 64 v8a
      - android-33 | Google Play ARM 64 v8a
      - android-34 | Google Play ARM 64 v8a
      - android-35 | Google Play ARM 64 v8a
    Android NDK: Not Found
IDEs:
  Android Studio: 2024.2 AI-242.23339.11.2421.12483815
  Xcode:
    version: 15.4/15F31d
    path: /usr/bin/xcodebuild
Languages:
  Java:
    version: 17.0.11
    path: /usr/bin/javac
  Ruby:
    version: 3.2.2
    path: /Users/williamchan/.rbenv/shims/ruby
npmPackages:
  "@react-native-community/cli":
    installed: 15.0.1
    wanted: 15.0.1
  react:
    installed: 18.3.1
    wanted: 18.3.1
  react-native:
    installed: 0.76.5
    wanted: 0.76.5
  react-native-macos: Not Found
npmGlobalPackages:
  "*react-native*": Not Found
Android:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: true
iOS:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: true

Stacktrace or Logs

The following logs are in my console:
When the app is opened(foreground/background):
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":false},"fabric":true}
When the app is quit and receives a notification, the bundle is re-generated:
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":true},"fabric":true}
When re-open the app or open the app by the notification, the bundle is not regenerated and keep the last state:
Running "test_app" with {"rootTag":1,"initialProps":{"concurrentRoot":true,"isHeadless":true},"fabric":true}

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