App crashes on launch immediately without any error log

[Vaib215]

Old Version

0.72.3

New Version

0.73.0

Description

I upgraded all the libraries in my app and now when i run it in debug mode, it crashes immediately without any error log.

Here is my package.json:

{
  "name": "thefutureuniversity",
  "version": "0.0.1",
  "private": true,
  "scripts": {
    "cc": "rimraf node_modules/.cache/babel-loader/*,",
    "android": "react-native run-android",
    "ios": "react-native run-ios",
    "lint": "eslint .",
    "start": "react-native start",
    "test": "jest",
    "postinstall": "patch-package",
    "bundleRelease": "cd android && ./gradlew bundleRelease && cd ..",
    "assembleRelease": "cd android && ./gradlew assembleRelease && cd .."
  },
  "dependencies": {
    "@azure/core-asynciterator-polyfill": "^1.0.2",
    "@heroicons/react": "^2.0.18",
    "@livekit/react-native": "^1.4.1",
    "@livekit/react-native-webrtc": "^114.0.0",
    "@notifee/react-native": "^7.8.0",
    "@openspacelabs/react-native-zoomable-view": "^2.1.1",
    "@react-native-async-storage/async-storage": "^1.21.0",
    "@react-native-community/cli-plugin-metro": "^12.3.0",
    "@react-native-firebase/analytics": "^18.7.1",
    "@react-native-firebase/app": "^18.7.1",
    "@react-native-firebase/auth": "^18.7.1",
    "@react-native-firebase/messaging": "^18.7.1",
    "@react-native/metro-config": "^0.73.2",
    "@react-navigation/material-bottom-tabs": "^6.2.19",
    "@react-navigation/material-top-tabs": "^6.6.5",
    "@react-navigation/native": "^6.1.9",
    "@react-navigation/native-stack": "^6.9.17",
    "@sayem314/react-native-keep-awake": "^1.2.2",
    "@shopify/flash-list": "^1.6.3",
    "@types/react-native-snap-carousel": "^3.8.5",
    "appcenter": "5.0.0",
    "appcenter-analytics": "5.0.0",
    "appcenter-crashes": "5.0.0",
    "axios": "^1.4.0",
    "dayjs": "^1.11.7",
    "deprecated-react-native-prop-types": "^5.0.0",
    "jetifier": "^2.0.0",
    "mixpanel-react-native": "^2.3.1",
    "nativewind": "^2.0.11",
    "postcss": "^8.4.23",
    "react": "18.2.0",
    "react-hook-form": "^7.44.1",
    "react-native-appsflyer": "^6.12.2",
    "react-native-autolink": "^4.1.0",
    "react-native-code-push": "^8.1.0",
    "react-native-config": "^1.5.1",
    "react-native-confirmation-code-field": "^7.3.1",
    "react-native-gesture-handler": "^2.14.0",
    "react-native-image-picker": "^7.0.1",
    "react-native-keyboard-aware-scroll-view": "^0.9.5",
    "react-native-linear-gradient": "^2.8.2",
    "react-native-pager-view": "^6.2.0",
    "react-native-paper": "^5.11.4",
    "react-native-pip-android": "^1.0.1",
    "react-native-razorpay": "^2.3.0",
    "react-native-reanimated": "^3.6.1",
    "react-native-render-html": "^6.3.4",
    "react-native-responsive-screen": "^1.4.2",
    "react-native-safe-area-context": "^4.5.3",
    "react-native-screens": "^3.29.0",
    "react-native-share": "^10.0.2",
    "react-native-snap-carousel": "^3.9.1",
    "react-native-svg-transformer": "^1.2.0",
    "react-native-vector-icons": "^10.0.0",
    "react-native-webview": "^13.6.3",
    "react-native-youtube-iframe": "^2.3.0",
    "rn-fetch-blob": "^0.12.0",
    "sass": "^1.62.1",
    "swr": "^2.1.5",
    "text-encoding": "^0.7.0"
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "@babel/core": "^7.20.0",
    "@babel/preset-env": "^7.20.0",
    "@babel/runtime": "^7.20.0",
    "@react-native-community/cli-platform-android": "^12.3.0",
    "@react-native-community/eslint-config": "^3.2.0",
    "@tsconfig/react-native": "^3.0.2",
    "@types/jest": "^29.2.1",
    "@types/node": "^20.2.5",
    "@types/react": "^18.0.24",
    "@types/react-native-countdown-component": "^2.7.0",
    "@types/react-native-vector-icons": "^6.4.13",
    "@types/react-test-renderer": "^18.0.0",
    "babel-jest": "^29.2.1",
    "eslint": "^8.19.0",
    "jest": "^29.2.1",
    "metro-react-native-babel-preset": "^0.77.0",
    "patch-package": "^8.0.0",
    "prettier": "^3.1.1",
    "react-native": "^0.73.0",
    "react-native-dotenv": "^3.4.8",
    "react-native-gradle-plugin": "^0.71.19",
    "react-test-renderer": "18.2.0",
    "tailwindcss": "^3.3.2",
    "typescript": "^5.3.3"
  },
  "jest": {
    "preset": "react-native"
  }
}

Here is build.gradle
// Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.

buildscript {
ext {
buildToolsVersion = "33.0.0"
minSdkVersion = 21
compileSdkVersion = 33
targetSdkVersion = 33
kotlinVersion = "1.8.0"

    // We use NDK 23 which has both M1 support and is the side-by-side NDK version from AGP.
    ndkVersion = "23.1.7779620"
}
repositories {
    google()
    mavenCentral()
}
dependencies {
    classpath("com.android.tools.build:gradle:7.2.2")
    classpath("com.facebook.react:react-native-gradle-plugin")
    classpath("com.google.gms:google-services:4.3.15")
}

}

Steps to reproduce

Install dependencies
Run the app

Affected Platforms

Runtime - Android, Build - MacOS

Output of npx react-native info

info Fetching system and libraries information...
System:
  OS: macOS 14.1.2
  CPU: (8) arm64 Apple M1
  Memory: 164.72 MB / 8.00 GB
  Shell:
    version: "5.9"
    path: /bin/zsh
Binaries:
  Node:
    version: 20.7.0
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/node
  Yarn: Not Found
  npm:
    version: 10.1.0
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/npm
  Watchman: Not Found
Managers:
  CocoaPods: Not Found
SDKs:
  iOS SDK: Not Found
  Android SDK:
    API Levels:
      - "29"
      - "31"
      - "33"
      - "34"
    Build Tools:
      - 30.0.3
      - 33.0.0
      - 34.0.0
    System Images:
      - android-34 | Google APIs ARM 64 v8a
    Android NDK: Not Found
IDEs:
  Android Studio: 2022.3 AI-223.8836.35.2231.10811636
  Xcode:
    version: /undefined
    path: /usr/bin/xcodebuild
Languages:
  Java:
    version: 17.0.9
    path: /usr/bin/javac
  Ruby:
    version: 2.6.10
    path: /usr/bin/ruby
npmPackages:
  "@react-native-community/cli": Not Found
  react:
    installed: 18.2.0
    wanted: 18.2.0
  react-native:
    installed: 0.73.0
    wanted: ^0.73.0
  react-native-macos: Not Found
npmGlobalPackages:
  "*react-native*": Not Found
Android:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: false
iOS:
  hermesEnabled: Not found
  newArchEnabled: false

### Stacktrace or Logs

```text
> Task :app:installDebug
Installing APK 'app-debug.apk' on 'Resizable_Experimental_API_34(AVD) - 14' for :app:debug
Installed on 1 device.

Deprecated Gradle features were used in this build, making it incompatible with Gradle 8.0.

You can use '--warning-mode all' to show the individual deprecation warnings and determine if they come from your own scripts or plugins.

See https://docs.gradle.org/7.5.1/userguide/command_line_interface.html#sec:command_line_warnings

BUILD SUCCESSFUL in 29s
574 actionable tasks: 15 executed, 559 up-to-date
info Connecting to the development server...
info Starting the app on "emulator-5554"...
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] cmp=university.thefuture/.MainActivity }
 BUNDLE  ./index.js 

 BUNDLE  ./index.js 

 BUNDLE  ./index.js 

### Reproducer

Unable to reproduce

### Screenshots and Videos

_No response_

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[Vaib215]

unable to create a repro

[Vaib215]

The app works fine in release mode but fails in debug mode

[hamzakashifCL]

same is happening with me

[IslamRustam]

Did you check logs in Android Studio's Logcat? I often do that when Metro doesn't show any logs during crashes. 99.9% chance you will see some useful log in Logcat that explains why the app crashes.

[marijache]

Having the same issue after upgrade from 0.71.7. I followed all the instructions from https://react-native-community.github.io/upgrade-helper/?from=0.71.7&to=0.73.1

In Logcat I see this exception

java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate application com.tst.MainApplication package com.tst: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: Didn't find class "com.tst.MainApplication" on path: DexPathList

My AndroidManifest.xml

<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">

    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

    <application
      android:name=".MainApplication"
      android:label="@string/app_name"
      android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"
      android:roundIcon="@mipmap/ic_launcher_round"
      android:allowBackup="false"
      android:theme="@style/AppTheme"
      android:usesCleartextTraffic="true">
      <activity
        android:name=".MainActivity"
        android:label="@string/app_name"
        android:configChanges="keyboard|keyboardHidden|orientation|screenLayout|screenSize|smallestScreenSize|uiMode"
        android:launchMode="singleTask"
        android:windowSoftInputMode="adjustResize"
        android:exported="true">
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
            <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
        </intent-filter>
      </activity>
    </application>
</manifest>

[supriyoMondal]

Probably you missed something in MainApplication.java , probably a small typo. open this file in android studio for recheck , also check for typos in debug/AndroidManifest.xml

[AliRezaBeigy]

check you have already apply Kotlin plugin in app/gradle.build

apply plugin: "org.jetbrains.kotlin.android"

[cortinico]

@Vaib215 We can't help without a repro or a log of any sort sadly.

[omaranwaar]

@marijache Hello, did you fix this? I am getting the same crash and same error in logcat. Trying to update my rn version from 0.72.3 to 0.73.2

[Cheizr]

@marijache Hello, did you fix this? I am getting the same crash and same error in logcat. Trying to update my rn version from 0.72.3 to 0.73.2

• Added plugin in app/gradle.build
  apply plugin: "org.jetbrains.kotlin.android"
• cleaned gradlew

I'm having the same issue, i upgraded to 0.73.2 from 0.72, upgraded the project to gradle 8.1.1.

My app build is Successfull but the app crash when i open it

[timothyerwin]

I have the exact same issue. Upgraded to 0.73 and followed the upgrade diffs. Works fine on iOS and crashes immediately on launch with Android.

[timothyerwin]

I have the exact same issue. Upgraded to 0.73 and followed the upgrade diffs. Works fine on iOS and crashes immediately on launch with Android.

I solved it. For anyone else looking for this I accidentally left the wrong package in the top of MainActivity.kt

You can take the logs from here and paste it into ChatGPT if you need more help.

adb logcat | grep com.yourpackage

[anatooly]

check you have already apply Kotlin plugin in app/gradle.build

apply plugin: "org.jetbrains.kotlin.android"

Very thanks, this help me after upgrade RN 0.72-0.73, app build but crash on Android after start.

[asusoft]

I solved it by commenting out this line: //ReactNativeFlipper.initializeFlipper(this, getReactNativeHost().getReactInstanceManager()); from MainApplication.java

[Essam-Harrous]

Hey guys this might help someone else in future.
I faced this bug after upgrading from 0.72.x to 0.73.6.
in /SwarPay/MainActivity.kt, you have to change the first line package com.rndiffapp to your package name.

[HXLH50K]

Hey guys this might help someone else in future. I faced this bug after upgrading from 0.72.x to 0.73.6. in /SwarPay/MainActivity.kt, you have to change the first line package com.rndiffapp to your package name.

Also MainApplication.kt

[Mizile]

I solved it by commenting out this line: //ReactNativeFlipper.initializeFlipper(this, getReactNativeHost().getReactInstanceManager()); from MainApplication.java

From my own experience, what I realized is that if this issue is fixed by commenting out ReactNativeFlipper as the above solution suggested, it means that ReactNativeFlipper is pointing to the wrong package name (or application Id).

You'd need to open android\app\src\debug\java\com\appname\ReactNativeFlipper.java and ensure that the first line package com.example; is set to the correct name of your app.