17 December 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When working with React-Native on Android and using Genymotion as your emulator, you might encounter an error message indicating that the “ADB server didn’t ACK.” This issue often arises due to conflicts between different versions of Android Debug Bridge (ADB) running simultaneously. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to resolve this problem effectively.
Understanding the Issue
The error message typically looks like this:
04:54:40 E/adb: error: could not install *smartsocket* listener: Address already in use
04:54:40 E/adb: ADB server didn't ACK
04:54:40 E/ddms: '/Users/yourname/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/adb,start-server' failed -- run manually if necessary
04:54:40 E/adb: * failed to start daemon *
04:54:40 E/adb: error: cannot connect to daemon
This error indicates that the ADB server failed to start, typically because another instance is already running. This can happen if Genymotion and your Android SDK are using different ADB versions.
Solution Steps
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
Step 1: Align ADB Versions
- First, check the version of ADB being used by your system and the Android SDK. Open a terminal and run the following commands:
adb version
cd /Path/to/Android/Sdk/platform-tools && ./adb version
sudo rm /usr/bin/adb
sudo cp /Path/to/Android/Sdk/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
Step 2: Configure Genymotion
- Ensure that Genymotion is configured to use the same Android SDK as your React-Native project. This can typically be done in the Genymotion settings under ADB configuration.
Step 3: Restart ADB and Project
- Restart the ADB server by executing the following commands:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
react-native run-android
Additional Resources
For more detailed instructions on setting up and managing virtual test devices, refer to our documentation.
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