Thu. Nov 14th, 2024

To enable Firebase Crashlytics directly from Android Studio, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Firebase Assistant in Android Studio

  1. In Android Studio, go to Tools > Firebase.
  2. The Firebase Assistant panel will open on the right side of the screen.
  3. Select Crashlytics under Firebase in the assistant.

Step 2: Add Crashlytics to Your App

  1. In the Firebase Assistant, click on Crashlytics > Get started with Firebase Crashlytics.
  2. Click on Connect your app to Firebase. This will link your Android project to Firebase.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to add the Firebase Crashlytics SDK. The assistant will update your Gradle files with the necessary dependencies automatically.

Step 3: Sync Your Project with Gradle Files

  1. After the Firebase Assistant adds the dependencies, Android Studio will prompt you to sync your project. Click Sync Now.
  2. Once synced, the dependencies for Crashlytics should be ready in your project.

Step 4: Enable Crashlytics in Firebase Console

  1. Go to the Firebase Console and select your project.
  2. Navigate to Crashlytics in the side menu.
  3. Follow any setup prompts to fully enable Crashlytics for your app if needed.

Step 5: Test Crashlytics

  1. Run your app to verify that Crashlytics is working. You can add a test crash as shown below:
   FirebaseCrashlytics.getInstance().log("Testing Crashlytics")
   throw RuntimeException("Test Crash") // Force a crash
  1. After crashing the app, go to the Firebase Console to see the crash report. It may take a few minutes for it to appear.

With these steps, Crashlytics should be fully enabled in your Android Studio project!

By Rajashekar

I’m (Rajashekar) a core Android developer with complimenting skills as a web developer from India. I cherish taking up complex problems and turning them into beautiful interfaces. My love for decrypting the logic and structure of coding keeps me pushing towards writing elegant and proficient code, whether it is Android, PHP, Flutter or any other platforms. You would find me involved in cuisines, reading, travelling during my leisure hours.

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