Migrating react-native-track-player to React Native New Architecture — What Broke and How I Fixed…

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Learn how to migrate react-native-track-player to React Native New Architecture and fix common issues that arise during the process

intermediate Published 19 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Migrate react-native-track-player to React Native New Architecture using Fabric and TurboModules/JSI
Identify and fix native crashes caused by the migration
Implement a patch file to resolve issues with Android services and JSI
Test and debug the app to ensure background audio survives app kills and lock screen controls
Optimize the app's performance and stability using the New Architecture internals

Who Needs to Know This

This article is useful for mobile app developers, particularly those working with React Native, who want to migrate their apps to the New Architecture and ensure seamless background audio functionality.

Key Insight

💡 Migrating to the New Architecture requires careful handling of native crashes, Android services, and JSI to ensure seamless background audio functionality