Manual test run for 1.78.x Release #7 on iPad running iOS 17

[kjozwiak]

Installer

• Check that installer is close to the size of the last release
• Check the Brave version in About and make sure it is EXACTLY as expected

Data

• Verify that data from the previous build appears in the updated build as expected (bookmarks, history, etc.)
• Verify that cookies from the previous build are preserved after upgrade
• Verify saved passwords are retained after upgrade
• Verify stats are retained after upgrade
• Verify sync chain created in the previous version is still retained on upgrade
• Verify per-site settings are preserved after upgrade

Gestures

• Verify pinch to zoom in/out gestures work on https://www.homedepot.com
• Verify that navigating to a different origin resets the zoom

Shields Settings

• Enable all switches in Settings and visit a site and disable Block Scripts. Kill and relaunch the app and verify if the site Shields settings are retained

Brave Rewards/Ads

• Verify wallet is auto-created after enabling Rewards

Bravery settings

• Check that block ad and unblock ad works on http://slashdot.org
• Check that toggling to blocking and allow ads works as expected. Ensure pre-roll ads are removed on https://youtube.com
• Verify that tapping through a cert error in https://badssl.com works
• Verify Safe Browsing protection on https://testsafebrowsing.appspot.com/ in the iOS
• Verify debounce/deAMP settings using https://dev-pages.brave.software/navigation-tracking/debouncing.html
• Verify Block Cookie Consent Notices works when navigating to https://amazon.co.uk
• Verify switch to app dialogs are suppressed when loading https://reddit.com, https://twitter.com and https://google.com/maps
• Enable Block Scripts globally from Settings. Visit https://blizzard.com and confirm the carousel is disabled at the top of the page. Tap on Shields and disable Block Scripts; the page content should load properly
• Ensure blocking ads work using Standard and Aggressive settings
• Verify that default Brave Shields settings take effect on pages with no site settings

App linker

• Long-press on a link in the Twitter app to get the share picker, choose Brave. Verify Brave doesn't crash after opening the link

Session storage

• Verify that tabs restore when closed, including active tab

[hffvld]

Verified on iPad Air using version(s):

Device/OS: iPad Air / iPadOS 17.7.2
Brave build: 1.78.1 (104)
BraveCore: 1.78.104 (136.0.7103.113)