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ReactNative and Android: 64 bit, Create 64 bit APK without updating react native version?

My current react native version of the project is 0.52.3

But now i am i need to create a 64 bit APK. so i found a great blog about it link below.

https://medium.com/@andriidrozdov/reactnative-and-android-64-bit-new-google-play-market-rules-what-to-do-584b067d6f1a

I can update Gradle, but updating react native version will cause the third party libraries to crash.

Is there anyway i can create a 64 bit APK without updating the react native version ?.

Solution

  • You have to update the app to the version 0.59 which is used to build the apk for 64 bit.

    I understand how much the change to files which the react native version for using it. It is nightmare :). Now React has the helpful tool for helping you update the app easier. It is upgrade-helper.

    So Here is step by step:

    First check the release note for showing how break change for every version of React

    Then using this upgrade-helper to upgrade the version. 

    Note that upgrade bit by bit (increase the version slowly). Remove node_modules then reinstall it when you put the new version in package.json.

    Hoping this will help you.