How to Handle the “No Deobfuscation File” Warning in Google Play Console

Introduction

When submitting your app to Google Play Console, you may encounter a yellow warning that reads

“There is no deobfuscation file associated with this app bundle.”

Ignore the Warning

1. Note the warning in your submission log.
2. Continue with the publishing process; this warning does not block your app from being submitted or approved.
   

Understand Our Obfuscation Policy

1. We do not obfuscate our code, as obfuscation can negatively impact performance.
2. The absence of a deobfuscation file triggers the warning in Google Play Console.
3. Our App team will review obfuscation and deobfuscation files when updating to newer library and React Native versions.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: Will this warning prevent my app from being published?
A: No. You can safely ignore it; it does not block publishing.

Q: Why don’t we obfuscate our code?
A: Obfuscation can affect runtime performance and complicate crash reporting, so we defer it until necessary.

Q: Should I upload a deobfuscation file in future releases?
A: Only if we enable obfuscation. At that time, our App team will generate and include the appropriate deobfuscation files.