Invalid Firebase File
Build failure: Invalid Firebase configuration file
If your app build is failing, your build is not working, or your download is not completing and you see the error:
“It seems your app build has encountered an issue. It appears that the Google Firebase Configuration file uploaded is invalid.”
This means the Firebase configuration file uploaded in your dashboard is incorrect, corrupted, or does not match your app. This will cause the build process to fail.
Why this build failure happens
Incorrect Firebase file uploaded
The file belongs to a different Firebase project
The file does not match your app’s package name or Bundle ID
Wrong file type uploaded
Android requires the google-services.json file
iOS requires the GoogleService-Info.plist file
File was modified or corrupted
The file contents were edited manually
The file was renamed incorrectly
How to fix this build failure
Regenerate the Firebase configuration file
Log in to the Firebase Console
Open the correct Firebase project
Select your registered app
Download a fresh configuration file
Do not edit or modify the Firebase configuration file after downloading it from Firebase.
Verify app details in Firebase
Ensure the Android package name matches exactly
Ensure the iOS Bundle ID matches exactly
Even a small mismatch will result in a build failure.
Upload the new Firebase file
Go to your app dashboard
Navigate to the screen where you uploaded the Firebase configuration file: Login Build Settings or Notification build settings
Upload the newly downloaded file
Save the changes
Rebuild your app
Go to the Download dashboard
Click Rebuild under the relevant app card
Once the correct Firebase configuration file is uploaded, your build failure should be resolved and the download should complete successfully.
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