typeText() method doesn't work on secure text field

Originator:xavi.gil
Number:rdar://26320539 Date Originated:17-May-2016 03:02 PM
Status:Duplicate of 22722380 Resolved:
Product:Developer Tools Product Version:XCode 7.3.1
Classification:Serious bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
Calling typeText() on a secure text field triggers an error saying: "Neither element nor any descendant has keyboard focus."

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Place a UITextField and set as "Secure Text Entry"
2. Create a UITest with the following code:

        let txtfield = app.secureTextFields["pwd"]
        txtfield.tap()
        txtfield.typeText("whatever")



Expected Results:
The text should be entered in the test field

Actual Results:
The above mentioned error is returned

Version:
7.3.1

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