What causes "Could not resolve dependency" in React Native Android builds?

Version mismatches between libraries and React Native, missing Gradle repositories like mavenCentral(), typos in deps, or corrupted cache. Rarely network.

How to fix React Native Android build failed error?

Run ./gradlew clean, check build.gradle repos, verify package versions with npm view, and align Kotlin/AGP with RN docs.

Does cleaning Gradle cache solve React Native dependency issues?

It fixes cache corruption (common after failed downloads), but not structural problems like version conflicts—address those first.

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React Native's Dependency Hell: Why Android Builds Fail and How to Escape It

Your React Native Android build crashes with a wall of Gradle gibberish. Here's why it's not the network—and the fixes that actually work.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Terminal screen showing React Native Android build failure with 'Could not resolve dependency' error

⚡ Key Takeaways

Treat 'Could not resolve dependency' as a category: versions, repos, cache, typos. 𝕏
Always check the last package added—native deps often trigger it. 𝕏
Pin versions tightly; React Native's ecosystem lags, so mismatches kill builds. 𝕏

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