Hey folks, I’m having trouble with the Google Cloud Mobile Starter Kit for Android. I got it set up okay, but when I try to run the Android client, it crashes with this error:
It looks like some kind of array problem, but I can’t figure out where. Has anyone else run into this with the sample project? I’m scratching my head here. Any ideas what might be causing it or how to fix it? I thought the starter kit was supposed to work out of the box, so I’m not sure what I’m missing. Thanks for any help!
I encountered a similar issue with the Google Cloud Mobile Starter Kit a while back. The error you’re seeing often occurs when there’s a problem with the backend configuration or API key setup. Double-check that your google-services.json file is properly placed in the app directory and contains the correct project details. Also, ensure you’ve enabled the necessary APIs in your Google Cloud Console. If those look good, try cleaning and rebuilding your project. Sometimes, syncing Gradle files and invalidating caches can resolve these cryptic errors. If the problem persists, you might want to compare your project structure with the official sample code on GitHub to spot any discrepancies.
hmmm, interesting issue! have u tried loggin more details about the error? maybe add some debug statements around where it crashes? could help pinpoint the exact line causin trouble. also, wat version of android studio n the sdk r u using? sometimes older versions can be finicky with newer starter kits. keep us posted on what u find!
yo, i ran into that too! check ur build.gradle file, might be a mismatch with the dependencies. try updating to the latest versions of google play services and firebase. also, make sure ur using the right package name everywhere. if that don’t work, maybe try a clean install of android studio? good luck!