Pods resource script is stale

iOS / Xcode · last reviewed 2026-11-10

The error looks like this

error: Resource ".../AccessibilityResources.bundle" not found. Run 'pod install' to update the copy resources script.

Why it happens

Pods were generated by an older React Native / CocoaPods version than the one now installed.

How to fix it

cd ios && rm -rf Pods build && pod install
Product > Clean Build Folder, then Archive again.
If it persists after an RN upgrade: compare your Podfile with the upgrade helper diff.

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