During February 2026, L3m3a3 focused on improving image processing reliability in the facebook/react-native repository by addressing a bug in expo-image-manipulator related to image cropping orientation on iOS. Using Objective-C and leveraging iOS development skills, L3m3a3 modified the image decoding workflow to ensure that cropped images maintain correct orientation, particularly when handling non-default metadata. The solution involved updating the CGImageSourceCreateImageAtIndex logic to align with standard orientation handling, which improved consistency across devices. The work was validated through test artifacts and documented in release notes, reflecting a targeted, in-depth fix that enhanced the stability of image manipulation features.