Question 1

How do I add custom icons to react-native-popover-menu?

Accepted Answer

You need to copy image assets to platform-specific folders: for Android, add to drawable folder; for iOS, add to resources folder. The library supports react-native-vector-icons for easier integration, but custom images require manual handling as per the Icons section.

Question 2

Is react-native-popover-menu better than react-native-popup-menu?

Accepted Answer

React-native-popover-menu uses native libraries for better performance and platform-specific look, while react-native-popup-menu is often JavaScript-based with easier setup but less native fidelity. Choose based on your priority for authentic feel versus simplicity.

Question 3

How to handle dark mode with react-native-popover-menu?

Accepted Answer

On Android, use the theme prop with 'dark' value. On iOS, customize colors via props like tintColor and textColor to match dark themes, as platform-specific styling is required and detailed in the props table.

Question 4

Does this library work with Expo?

Accepted Answer

Since it requires native dependencies and pod installation for iOS, it might not be fully compatible with Expo's managed workflow. You may need to use the bare workflow or eject, as indicated by the complex setup steps.

Question 5

Can I update menu items dynamically in react-native-popover-menu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the React component approach, update the menus prop based on state. For the imperative API, you need to re-call the Show method with new data, as shown in the usage examples.

Question 6

What are the common issues when installing react-native-popover-menu?

Accepted Answer

Common issues include missing pod installations for iOS, incorrect configuration of react-native-vector-icons, and version mismatches, as highlighted in the getting started section with separate steps for RN61 and older versions.

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