19 December 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When releasing a new Flutter app bundle to the Playstore, developers may encounter the error: “This App Bundle contains native code, and you’ve not uploaded debug symbols.” This article provides a clear, step-by-step guide to resolving this issue, ensuring a smoother app release process.
Understanding the Error
This error arises because the Playstore requires debug symbols to analyze and debug crashes and ANRs (Application Not Responding errors) more effectively. Without these symbols, it becomes challenging to trace the source of issues within the app’s native code.
Solution: Uploading Debug Symbols
To resolve this error, follow these steps to generate and upload the necessary debug symbols:
- Navigate to the directory:
[YOUR_PROJECT]/build/app/intermediates/merged_native_libs/release/out/lib. This directory contains the native libraries needed for your app. - Inside this directory, you will find three folders:
arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86_64
- Select these folders and create a .zip file. The name of the zip file does not matter. Ensure that you do not compress the
./libfolder itself, just the contents. - Upload this .zip file as a Symbol File in the Playstore console. This action will resolve the warning and facilitate better crash reporting.
Additional Tips
Ensure your project is using the correct versions of tools:
- Use Android Gradle plugin version 4.1 or higher.
- Install the NDK (Side by Side) via the SDK manager.
- Include the following in your
app/build.gradlefile:android { buildTypes { release { ndk { debugSymbolLevel 'FULL' } } } }
Leveraging Repeato for Efficient Testing
While addressing native code issues, maintaining robust app testing is crucial. Repeato, a no-code test automation tool for iOS and Android, can significantly streamline your testing process. By utilizing computer vision and AI, Repeato allows for fast creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests, particularly beneficial for Flutter mobile apps. This ensures that your app is thoroughly tested before release, reducing the likelihood of encountering runtime errors. For more information on using Repeato for your testing needs, visit our Flutter Test Automation page.
By following these steps, you can effectively resolve the Playstore error related to native code and debug symbols, ensuring a smoother app release process and enhanced debugging capabilities.
