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How to reduce the size of an expo/react-native app on Android

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react-native

react-native-android

expo

I am developing a small dictionary app by using react native with expo.

As I am compiling to Apk file. The size goes up to 30mb and after having installed on a device, it goes to 80mb.

Is this normal?

Are there any ways to reduce the size of the app?

Thank you guys.

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Sras Avatar asked Apr 24 '18 03:04

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For android APK bundle using expo, you can use the following command:

expo build:android -t app-bundle

The size will be much smaller once you upload it to the play store. This is relevant for React Native SDK 32 and earlier.

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jakobinn Avatar answered Sep 17 '22 12:09

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