How do I reload Expo Go?

Reloading Expo Go is a common task when developing React Native applications. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:

1. Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Recommended):

- On iOS Simulators: Press Command + R (or ⌘ + R) on your keyboard. This will trigger a reload of your application.

- On Android Emulators and Physical Android Devices: Press Ctrl + M (or ⌘ + M if you are using Mac) on your keyboard. This will open the Expo developer menu. From there, select "Reload" or "Reload JS". Some emulators and devices might also support pressing R twice.

- On Physical iOS Devices: Shake the device. This action will open the Expo developer menu. From there, select "Reload" or "Reload JS".

2. Using the Expo Developer Menu:

- If the keyboard shortcuts do not work, you can usually access the Expo developer menu by shaking the device (physical devices) or by using the appropriate keyboard shortcut for the respective simulator.

-Once you have the Developer Menu open, select the "Reload" option. This will reload the Javascript code running in your app. Sometimes it will also say "Reload JS".

3. Restarting the Expo Go App:

- If the above methods do not work, another option is to close and restart the Expo Go app on your device or emulator.

-After restarting, re-scan the QR code from your terminal or development environment or select the project from the Recent projects list.

4. From the Expo CLI/Terminal:

- In the terminal where your Expo project is running, you can press r to reload the app on all connected devices/emulators. This will restart the packager and update the app.

-If you press a it will attempt to open the app in the android emulator. If you press i it will attempt to open the app in the ios simulator.

Key things to keep in mind:

-Ensure your device or emulator is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your development machine.

-If the changes you've made do not appear on your device, try clearing the app's cache from the Android emulator or reinstalling the Expo Go app in your iOS device.

-Sometimes, a full restart of the development server (in your terminal) is needed, especially after making significant changes to the project's dependencies.

By using any of these methods, you can quickly reload your Expo Go application and see the changes you have made.

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