Question 1

How do I change the icon in react-native-datepicker?

Accepted Answer

Use the `iconSource` prop with a require statement or URI, and customize further with `customStyles.dateIcon`. For example, `iconSource={require('./icon.png')}` sets a custom icon, as shown in the usage example.

Question 2

Is react-native-datepicker compatible with React Native 0.70?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify, and it uses deprecated APIs like DatePickerAndroid. For React Native 0.60+, consider @react-native-community/datetimepicker as a more up-to-date alternative, though this component might still work with polyfills.

Question 3

react-native-datepicker vs @react-native-community/datetimepicker: which is better?

Accepted Answer

React-native-datepicker offers more styling customization via `customStyles` but relies on deprecated APIs and Moment.js. @react-native-community/datetimepicker is lightweight, actively maintained, and the official community package, but requires more work for custom styling.

Question 4

How to set min and max dates in react-native-datepicker?

Accepted Answer

Use the `minDate` and `maxDate` props with strings or Date objects matching the format. For instance, `minDate='2023-01-01'` restricts selections, as demonstrated in the example code.

Question 5

Can I use react-native-datepicker without Moment.js?

Accepted Answer

No, the component integrates with Moment.js for formatting, as shown in the `format` prop and `onDateChange` callback. You need Moment.js installed for it to function correctly, which adds to bundle size.

Question 6

Does react-native-datepicker support 24-hour time format on Android?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the `is24Hour` prop to set the TimePicker flag. The default depends on the `format`, but you can explicitly set it to true or false, as mentioned in the properties table.

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