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upgrading-expo

Upgrade Expo SDK versions and resolve dependency issues in React Native projects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#react-native#expo#prebuild#sdk-upgrade#dependency-fixes
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Skill: upgrading-expo
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Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atemaguer/bfloat-ide --skill upgrading-expo-atemaguer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you upgrade Expo SDK versions safely while fixing dependency drift, broken native modules, and post-upgrade regressions in React Native apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SDK Upgrade Workflow: Update Expo and related packages in the recommended order.
  • Diagnostics and Cleanup: Run checks, clear caches, and reinstall dependencies to resolve version conflicts.
  • Native Project Recovery: Regenerate iOS and Android projects when breaking changes require a clean prebuild.
  • Use Case: A mobile team moving from one Expo SDK to the next can follow this guide to keep camera, audio, navigation, and build pipelines working after the upgrade.

Quick Start

Upgrade your Expo project by following the guided install, diagnostics, cache cleanup, and prebuild steps for any native changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-expo

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I upgrade my Expo SDK version without breaking my React Native app?▼

To upgrade your Expo SDK safely, follow a guided workflow that reinstalls Expo packages, runs diagnostics, clears caches, and regenerates native projects to resolve dependency drift and post-upgrade regressions.

Why do I need to regenerate native projects after an Expo SDK upgrade?▼

You need to regenerate native projects via a clean prebuild when breaking changes in the Expo SDK upgrade affect your build pipelines, ensuring iOS and Android native modules remain compatible.

What is the best way to troubleshoot dependency conflicts after updating Expo?▼

The best way to troubleshoot dependency conflicts after updating Expo is to run diagnostics, clear project caches, and reinstall packages in the recommended order to fix version drift.

Can I fix broken camera and audio modules when moving to a new Expo SDK?▼

Yes, you can fix broken camera, audio, and navigation modules by applying post-upgrade validation and reinstalling packages in the recommended order to ensure package compatibility across the new SDK.

Does an Expo SDK upgrade require clearing caches for both iOS and Android workflows?▼

Yes, an Expo SDK upgrade requires clearing caches and running diagnostics across iOS and Android workflows to resolve version conflicts and ensure dependency issues do not cause post-upgrade regressions.

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