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A library failed to compile

Android / Gradle · last reviewed 2026-11-10

The error looks like this

Execution failed for task ':react-native-somemodule:compileDebugKotlin'.

Why it happens

The library named in the task is not compatible with your React Native, Kotlin or Android Gradle Plugin version.

How to fix it

  1. The task name starts with the library (":react-native-xyz:compile…"). Update that library to its latest version.
  2. Lines starting with "e: " just above show the exact code error.
  3. If it is unmaintained, replace it or patch it with patch-package.

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