
31/05/2025
π¨ Android Build Failed in Expo? Youβre Not Alone! π¨
Just recently, I hit a major roadblock while building a cross-platform fintech application designed to:
π³ Provide virtual accounts
π‘ Enable utility bill payments
π¦ Handle seamless bank transfers
But the Android build just wouldnβt work. After hours of digging, rebuilding, and troubleshooting, some critical fixes that solved the problem for good. π§β
Some takeaways from my experience:
π Match all dependencies to your current Expo SDK (e.g. 52) - https://github.com/expo/expo/blob/sdk-52/packages/expo/bundledNativeModules.json
π Remove ^, ~, * from package.json versions
π Set correct Android SDK versions in gradle.properties
π Configure the ext block properly in android/build.gradle
π Use expo.useLegacyPackaging=false (unless needed)
π Run npm install [email protected] + npx expo install
π Donβt forget to npx expo prebuild before building native code
π Clear Gradle caches if weird issues persist
π οΈ Full breakdown of what worked for me:
This journey reminded me how every failed build is a learning opportunity.
π¬ Have you faced similar Expo build issues? Share your battle scars below!
π Like, comment, and share with fellow devsβlet's help each other ship better apps faster. π