NullPointerException:tempt to invoke virtual method 'android.graphics.drawable.Drawable android.graphics.drawable.Drawable$ConstantState.newDrawable

Question

Can I know the what is this error and a solution for this? This error occurred at react native apps randomly, in both debug mode and APKs. reproducing this error is difficult.

I saw this issue in github github-https://github.com/facebook/react-native/issues/17530.

but the solution is not a proper one. Is there a proper solution for this error.

Answer 1

It occurs randomly. Just uninstall the app from mobile and restart the server by resetting the cache.

Answer 2

Just close the app and open it again the problem will be solved. But if anyone knows a better way please let me know.

Answer 3

Try to run below command. This worked for me.

npm start --reset-cache