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upgrading-expo

Guide Expo SDK upgrades and dependency remediation in React Native projects.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#migration#diagnostics#react-native#expo#prebuild#sdk-upgrade#cache-cleaning
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Skill: upgrading-expo
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams standardize and accelerate Expo SDK upgrades and dependency remediation across React Native projects, reducing upgrade risk and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Upgrade planning & diagnostics: Provides a repeatable workflow to assess target SDK versions, read release notes, and run diagnostics (e.g., npx expo-doctor) to surface breaking changes.
  • Migration & code adjustments: Guides updating import paths, removing deprecated APIs, and updating configuration in app.json / app.config.
  • Prebuild & native config: Recommends prebuild steps when required and demonstrates how to regenerate ios/android folders safely.
  • Verification & cleanup: Advises on cache cleaning, reinstalling node_modules, and validating builds across platforms.

Use Case: Upgrading an Expo app from SDK 53 to 54 with New Architecture enabled, ensuring dependencies are aligned and native changes are handled.

Quick Start

  • Review the target Expo SDK version and migration notes.
  • Run diagnostics with npx expo-doctor and install fixes with npx expo install --fix.
  • If prebuild is required, run npx expo prebuild --clean to regenerate ios/android and then rebuild.

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 safely in a React Native project?▼

To upgrade an Expo SDK version safely, run diagnostics with npx expo-doctor to surface breaking changes, apply dependency fixes using npx expo install --fix, and update configuration in app.json or app.config before rebuilding.

What is the best way to fix dependency issues after an Expo SDK migration?▼

Fixing dependency issues after an Expo SDK migration involves running npx expo install --fix to align packages with the target SDK version, followed by cleaning project caches and reinstalling node_modules to ensure a verifiable build state.

When do I need to run expo prebuild during an SDK upgrade?▼

You need to run npx expo prebuild --clean during an SDK upgrade when migrating architecture or dependencies requires regenerating native ios and android folders safely to apply required native configuration changes.

Does this Expo upgrade workflow support projects with New Architecture enabled?▼

Yes, the upgrade workflow supports React Native projects using Expo SDK 53 and above, including those upgrading versions with New Architecture enabled to ensure dependencies remain aligned and native changes are handled correctly.

Why does my Expo build fail after updating to a new SDK version?▼

An Expo build may fail after an SDK update if dependencies are misaligned or native folders are outdated, which requires running expo-doctor for diagnostics, cleaning caches, and regenerating ios/android folders via prebuild.

What configuration changes are required when upgrading the Expo SDK?▼

Upgrading the Expo SDK requires modifying configuration files such as app.json or app.config to match the target SDK version, updating import paths, and removing deprecated APIs to ensure the application builds successfully.

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