React Native: Handling Android 15 Notch with SafeAreaContext 🚀

With Android 15 enforcing edge-to-edge layouts by default, handling notches and system UI is more important than ever—especially for React Native developers. The traditional no longer offers reliable notch support on Android 15. Here's how you can update your codebase using

What Changed in Android 15?

• Edge-to-edge layouts: UI now extends under the status/navigation bars and device notches.

• Legacy SafeAreaView is unreliable: The built-in React Native was built for iOS; it doesn't handle Android notches properly anymore.

• New approach needed: Use for consistent insets across both platforms.

How to Update with Code Example

1. Install the Library

2. Wrap Your App in SafeAreaProvider

3. Use useSafeAreaInsets in Your Screens

Why Use This Approach?

• Ensures your UI never gets covered by notches/status bars on all devices

• Works seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web in React Native1

• Adapts to Android 15's system changes automatically

TL;DR:

Upgrade your React Native projects now—ditch the legacy and switch to for full support on Android 15 and notch devices!

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