JS receives empty config {} due to BuildConfig class not found (RN 0.79.5 + Expo 53)

[shalini-mekala11]

In a React Native app (v0.79.5) using New Architecture and Expo SDK 53, react-native-config (v1.5.5) returns an empty config ({}) on both Android and iOS.

On Android, this seems to be caused by BuildConfig not being found correctly. Error logged in console ReactConfig: Could not find BuildConfig class

Disabling new architecture also does not resolve the issue

Versions:

React Native: 0.79.5

Expo SDK: 53

react-native-config: 1.5.5

Platforms: Android & iOS

[damathryx]

Experiencing the same issue v1.5.5 and RN v0.80.1

[hssrrw]

The same problem with the Old Architecture on RN v0.80.2