How does iOS handle shared cache for system frameworks?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

System frameworks are prelinked into a shared dyld cache to speed up loading.

Deep explanation

iOS uses a prebuilt shared cache containing common frameworks like UIKit and Foundation. This avoids repeated symbol resolution and reduces launch time significantly.

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