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Learn how to troubleshoot and solve issues with push notifications not being received in production builds of Android apps using Expo and Firebase.
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Troubleshooting Android Push Notification Issues in Expo

In today's mobile app landscape, push notifications are an essential feature for engaging users and providing timely updates. However, what happens when those notifications suddenly stop functioning, particularly in production builds of your Android app? This guide addresses a common issue developers face when using Expo and Firebase for push notifications, specifically focusing on a problem where notifications were working fine but ceased to function after a certain point.

The Problem

A developer reported that their app had been successfully receiving push notifications via Expo for over a month, but abruptly stopped two days ago. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the Expo push token was not being generated for the Android platform using the getExpoPushTokenAsync() method. However, everything was still functioning properly on iOS devices. This inconsistency can be particularly frustrating, especially since the code had not been altered in the intervening period.

Key Points About the Issue:

Push notifications were previously functional for 1.5 months.

Only Android builds are affected; iOS continues to work.

No changes were made in the code regarding notifications.

Development builds function without issues when using Expo Go.

Understanding the Underlying Cause

In general, there are several factors that can contribute to this anomaly. Since the developer confirmed that all Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) configurations were correctly set, the core of the issue stemmed from a missing dependency in the Android project setup. The FCM library is critical for enabling push notifications on Android devices. If it is not present, token generation (and therefore notification delivery) will fail.

The Solution

To address the issue, a simple update to the app/build.gradle file can make all the difference. Here’s the line that needs to be added:

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Project: Launch your Android project in your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

Navigate to build.gradle: Find and open the app/build.gradle file, which is located in the android/app directory of your project.

Add the dependency: Include the Firebase IID dependency by adding the line mentioned above under the dependencies {} section.

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Sync the Project: After adding the line, ensure that you sync your project with the Gradle files to apply the changes.

Rebuild the App: Once synchronized, rebuild your project and generate a new production build.

Test the Notifications: Deploy the updated app to your device and test to see if the push notifications are now being received.

Conclusion

The issue of not receiving push notifications in Android production builds can be traced back to a missing Firebase dependency, which is crucial for generating the Expo push token. By simply adding the appropriate line to your build.gradle file, you can restore functionality and ensure that your users receive timely notifications once again. This highlights the importance of dependencies in mobile app development and the need for regular checks to ensure that everything is configured correctly.

In case you face further issues, consider revisiting your FCM console setup or reviewing the Expo documentation for any updates or changes.

Now, go ahead and get those notifications working again – your users will appreciate it!