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opened on Sep 27, 2023

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% node --version
v16.20.1

%npx --yes react-native@0.72.5 init testcli --template react-native@0.72.5
...
error @react-native/normalize-colors@0.73.1: The engine "node" is incompatible with this module. Expected version ">=18". Got "16.20.1"
error Found incompatible module.

% yarn why @react-native/normalize-colors
yarn why v1.22.19
[1/4] 🤔  Why do we have the module "@react-native/normalize-colors"...?
[2/4] 🚚  Initialising dependency graph...
[3/4] 🔍  Finding dependency...
[4/4] 🚡  Calculating file sizes...
=> Found "@react-native/normalize-colors@0.72.0"
info Reasons this module exists
   - "react-native" depends on it
   - Hoisted from "react-native#@react-native#normalize-colors"
info Disk size without dependencies: "24KB"
info Disk size with unique dependencies: "24KB"
info Disk size with transitive dependencies: "24KB"
info Number of shared dependencies: 0
=> Found "deprecated-react-native-prop-types#@react-native/normalize-colors@0.73.1"
info This module exists because "react-native#deprecated-react-native-prop-types" depends on it.
info Disk size without dependencies: "28KB"
info Disk size with unique dependencies: "28KB"
info Disk size with transitive dependencies: "28KB"
info Number of shared dependencies: 0
✨  Done in 0.18s.

Looks like the issue was caused by recent publish of @react-native/normalize-colors@0.73.1
https://github.com/facebook/react-native/tree/main/packages/normalize-color

React Native Version

0.72.5

Output of npx react-native info

info Fetching system and libraries information...
System:
  OS: macOS 13.6
  CPU: (12) arm64 Apple M2 Max
  Memory: 703.91 MB / 32.00 GB
  Shell:
    version: "5.9"
    path: /bin/zsh
Binaries:
  Node:
    version: 16.20.1
    path: ~/.nvm/versions/node/v16.20.1/bin/node
  Yarn:
    version: 1.22.19
    path: ~/.nvm/versions/node/v16.20.1/bin/yarn
  npm:
    version: 9.7.2
    path: ~/.nvm/versions/node/v16.20.1/bin/npm
  Watchman:
    version: 2023.09.04.00
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/watchman
Managers:
  CocoaPods:
    version: 1.12.1
    path: /Users/boga/.rbenv/shims/pod
SDKs:
  iOS SDK:
    Platforms:
      - DriverKit 22.4
      - iOS 16.4
      - macOS 13.3
      - tvOS 16.4
      - watchOS 9.4
  Android SDK: Not Found
IDEs:
  Android Studio: 2022.2 AI-222.4459.24.2221.10121639
  Xcode:
    version: 14.3.1/14E300c
    path: /usr/bin/xcodebuild
Languages:
  Java:
    version: 15.0.10
    path: /usr/bin/javac
  Ruby:
    version: 2.7.8
    path: /Users/boga/.rbenv/shims/ruby
npmPackages:
  "@react-native-community/cli": Not Found
  react:
    installed: 18.2.0
    wanted: 18.2.0
  react-native:
    installed: 0.72.5
    wanted: 0.72.5
  react-native-macos: Not Found
npmGlobalPackages:
  "*react-native*": Not Found
Android:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: false
iOS:
  hermesEnabled: Not found
  newArchEnabled: Not found

Steps to reproduce

% node --version
v16.20.1

npx --yes react-native@0.72.5 init testcli --template react-native@0.72.5

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See also #38298

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  1. mfazekas
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    on Sep 27, 2023
  2. github-actions
    added
    Needs: ReproThis issue could be improved with a clear list of steps to reproduce the issue.
    on Sep 27, 2023

  3. github-actions commented on Sep 27, 2023

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    on Sep 27, 2023 · Hidden as resolved

  4. duasfh commented on Sep 27, 2023

    @duasfh
    duasfh
    on Sep 27, 2023

    Is it possible for your project to update node version?
    If not, you probably could try to add "@react-native/normalize-colors" to the package's "overrides" list with the previous version.
    Current version 0.73.1 seems to be pushed yesterday.

    But if possible, probably it's cleaner to update node version

  5. mfazekas commented on Sep 27, 2023

    @mfazekas
    mfazekas
    on Sep 27, 2023
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    @duasfh thanks, I'm personally not affected, this was an issue we saw on our CI, we've updated CI to node 18, so we're fine. But I don't think it was an intended/documented change that rn 0.72.* requires node 18 now.

  6. Definitely-Not-Vlad commented on Sep 27, 2023

    @Definitely-Not-Vlad
    Definitely-Not-Vlad
    on Sep 27, 2023

    Considering the latest stable RN includes the following in package.json:

    "engines": {
  "node": ">=16"
}

    I would kindly ask for a RN side resolution to this. Not sure if this is an acceptable approach, but it comes to mind; publishing @react-native/normalize-colors 0.73.0 as 0.73.2, then publishing 0.73.1 as 0.74.0, considering it's a breaking change due to its change of Node minimum version requirements.

    For the time being I'm resolving this on my side using:

    "resolutions": {
  "@react-native/normalize-colors": "0.73.0"
}

    In my package.json, but I would much prefer not having to add this.

  7. cortinico
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    on Sep 27, 2023
  8. cortinico
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    on Sep 27, 2023

  9. cortinico commented on Sep 27, 2023

    @cortinico
    cortinico
    on Sep 27, 2023
    Contributor

    Thanks for flagging this @mfazekas, we're currently investigating what's the best resolution for this problem. As you mentioned, setting the resolutions for "@react-native/normalize-colors": "0.73.0" is a valid workaround as that version doesn't contain the engines directive.

  10. cortinico commented on Sep 27, 2023

    @cortinico
    cortinico
    on Sep 27, 2023
    Contributor

    Closing as per #39698
    We published @react-native/normalize-colors version 0.73.2 which fixes this issue

  11. cortinico
    closed this as completedon Sep 27, 2023
  12. cortinico
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    Resolution: FixedA PR that fixes this issue has been merged.
    on Sep 27, 2023
  13. facebook-github-bot
    added a commit that references this issue on Oct 14, 2023

    Verdaccio: proxy `@react-native/normalize-colors` from NPM (#40971)

    d282ebe

  14. devbdo commented on Apr 26, 2025

    @devbdo
    devbdo
    on Apr 26, 2025

    🚀 SOLUTION: iOS 18 + Xcode 16 Build Issues with OneSignal (After April 26, 2025)

    📌 PROBLEM:
    Build failures after updating to iOS 18, Xcode 16, and OneSignal.

    ✅ SOLUTION STEPS:

    1. 📥 Download Xcode 16

    2. 📝 Update Podfile Configuration

    Modify your Podfile to include:

    platform :ios, '18'  # Do not use min SDK auto-versioning!

    3. 📦 ONESIGNAL VERSION

    Use these stable versions:

    For React Native:

    "react-native-onesignal": "^4.5.4"

    4. 🔄 CLEAN INSTALL

    Run these commands:
    pod repo update
    pod install

    Then in Xcode:
    Clean Build Folder (Shift+Cmd+K)

    5. ⚠️ UPDATE OTHER DEPENDENCIES

    Check these packages if issues continue:

    • Flipper
    • Firebase
    • React Native

    6. 🛠️ RN 0.72+ SPECIFIC FIXES

    If using New Architecture:

    • Update folly to 2023.08.07.00 in Podfile:
      pod 'RCT-Folly', :podspec => '../node_modules/react-native/third-party-podspecs/RCT-Folly.podspec'

    💬 TROUBLESHOOTING RN 0.72+:

    1. Check Metro server compatibility
    2. Verify Hermes version matches RN 0.72+ requirements
    3. Ensure CocoaPods 1.12.0+ is installed

    🤝 SUPPORTED VERSIONS:

    This solution verified working with:

    • RN 0.72.4
    • RN 0.73.2
    • RN 0.74.0
    • ++ or last version

    LABELS:
    iOS18, Xcode16, OneSignal, BuildError

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    removed their assignment
    on Aug 7, 2025
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