Edge-to-Edge display, now streamlined for Android
Blog post from Expo
SDK 54 introduces significant changes to edge-to-edge implementation for Android, mandating edge-to-edge display for apps targeting Android 16, while phasing out the react-native-edge-to-edge library in favor of React Native's enableEdgeToEdge build.gradle property. This transition is backwards compatible, but developers using the react-native-edge-to-edge config plugin must list it as a direct dependency. The update also introduces an enforceContrast property to manage navigation bar transparency for better contrast with app content. The changes align with Google's push for edge-to-edge displays, enhancing app aesthetics by allowing content to flow seamlessly beneath system bars. With SDK 53, edge-to-edge was enabled by default for new projects, while SDK 54 extends this default to both new and existing projects, reflecting a broader industry shift towards immersive app experiences. Developers are advised to update dependencies to ensure compatibility and leverage the new configuration options available through the react-native-edge-to-edge plugin for additional customization.
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