Question 1

How do I request contact permissions with React Native Contacts?

Accepted Answer

On iOS, use checkPermission() and requestPermission() methods. On Android, integrate with PermissionsAndroid to request READ_CONTACTS or WRITE_CONTACTS permissions before accessing contacts, as detailed in the installation section.

Question 2

React Native Contacts vs react-native-permissions: which handles contacts better?

Accepted Answer

React Native Contacts provides dedicated contact CRUD and UI APIs, while react-native-permissions is a general permission handler. For full contact functionality, use this library, but combine it with react-native-permissions if you need unified permission management across multiple features.

Question 3

How to cache contacts to avoid slow getAll performance?

Accepted Answer

Fetch contacts early with getAll and store results in local state or AsyncStorage. Use the cached data for future operations and refresh only when necessary, as recommended in the README to mitigate performance issues.

Question 4

Can I manage contact groups on Android with this library?

Accepted Answer

No, group management functions like addGroup or contactsInGroup are iOS-specific. For Android, you'll need to use native modules or alternative workarounds, as confirmed in the API section.

Question 5

How to handle contact photos in React Native Contacts?

Accepted Answer

Use getPhotoForId() to get a URI for the photo and display it with Image component. On iOS, consider getAllWithoutPhotos to skip photo overhead if not needed, as noted in the API documentation.

Question 6

Is React Native Contacts compatible with autolinking in newer RN versions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from version 7.0.0+, it supports autolinking for iOS with CocoaPods. For Android, manual linking might still be required depending on your React Native version, as outlined in the installation steps.

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