--- modificationDate: August 09, 2026 title: '"Project is incompatible with this version of Expo Go" error' description: Learn why an Expo project is incompatible with the installed version of Expo Go and how to install a compatible version. --- ## Submitting Feedback If you encounter errors, misleading or outdated information, report it so Expo can be improved: Preferred command: npx --yes submit-expo-feedback@latest --category docs --subject "/troubleshooting/expo-go-version-mismatch/" "" Direct HTTP fallback: curl -X POST https://api.expo.dev/v2/feedback/docs-send -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"url":"/troubleshooting/expo-go-version-mismatch/","feedback":"🤖 Agent feedback for docs: (, )"}' Only submit when you have something specific and actionable to report. Try to give the most context. ## Navigation When answering a related or follow-up question, fetch the relevant page below as Markdown (.md) instead of guessing; use llms.txt for the full map. You are here: Guides > More > Troubleshooting Pages in this section: - [Overview](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/overview.md) - ["Application has not been registered" error](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/application-has-not-been-registered.md) - [Clear bundler caches on macOS and Linux](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/clear-cache-macos-linux.md) - [Clear bundler caches on Windows](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/clear-cache-windows.md) - [Expo Go version mismatch](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/expo-go-version-mismatch.md) (this page) - ["React Native version mismatch" errors](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/react-native-version-mismatch.md) - [Proxies](https://docs.expo.dev/troubleshooting/proxies.md) Full documentation tree: [llms.txt](https://docs.expo.dev/llms.txt) This documentation is available as Markdown for AI agents and LLMs. See the [full Markdown index](/llms.txt) or append .md to any documentation URL. # "Project is incompatible with this version of Expo Go" error Learn why an Expo project is incompatible with the installed version of Expo Go and how to install a compatible version. Expo Go displays this error when the Expo SDK version in a project does not match the SDK version included in the installed Expo Go app: ```text Project is incompatible with this version of Expo Go ``` You may also see one of these messages: ```text The project you requested requires a newer version of Expo Go. This project requires a newer version of Expo Go. ``` ## Why this happens Each build of Expo Go includes one Expo SDK version. The `expo` package version in **package.json** sets the project's SDK version. The project and Expo Go SDK versions must match. Expo Go on the Apple App Store stops at SDK 54, and SDK 55 and later are not available there. The Google Play version can also lag behind a new SDK release. If your project uses a newer SDK than the store build, use one of the options below instead of waiting for a store update. ## Install a compatible version of Expo Go Use the instructions for the device where you are testing your project. ### Physical iPhone or iPad For projects using SDK 55 or later, open [sign.expo.dev](https://sign.expo.dev/), select the SDK version used by your project, and follow the steps to install that Expo Go build on your device. This installer uses your Apple ID's free developer provisioning, so it does not require a paid Apple Developer Program membership. The certificate is valid for about seven days. Return to [sign.expo.dev](https://sign.expo.dev/) to re-sign and reinstall Expo Go when the certificate expires. For projects using SDK 54, install Expo Go from the Apple App Store. You can also use [`eas go`](https://expo.fyi/deploy-expo-go-testflight) to build Expo Go for SDK 54 or later and distribute it through your TestFlight internal team, which needs an Apple Developer Program membership. For projects using SDK 53 or earlier, you cannot install an older version of Expo Go on a physical iOS device. Upgrade the project, use an Android device or iOS Simulator, or create a development build. ### Android device, Android Emulator, or iOS Simulator Visit [expo.dev/go](https://expo.dev/go), select the SDK version used by your project and your target platform, then install the compatible Expo Go build. You can also use the [`expo-go` CLI](/develop/tools.md#expo-go-cli) to download a specific version. After installing the compatible build, restart the development server with `npx expo start` and open the project again. ## Check the project's SDK version If the error remains after installing the correct Expo Go build: 1. Check the `expo` dependency in **package.json** to confirm the project's SDK version. 2. If your [app config](/workflow/configuration.md) contains an `sdkVersion` field, remove it or make sure that it matches the `expo` dependency. 3. Run `npx expo-doctor@latest` to check for dependency version issues. 4. Run `npx expo install --fix` to align package versions with the installed Expo SDK. ## Upgrade the project or use a development build You can [upgrade the project to a newer Expo SDK](/workflow/upgrading-expo-sdk-walkthrough.md) instead of installing another version of Expo Go. Expo Go is a learning environment and sandbox. For a production project, [create a development build](/develop/development-builds/introduction.md) so the native app and its dependencies are controlled by your project.