? Change Splash Screen in React Native

? Quick Overview

The splash screen is the first screen users see when a React Native app launches. Customizing it helps with branding, improves perceived performance, and gives a professional feel to your application.

? Key Concepts

• Native splash screens are configured separately for Android and iOS
• Splash screens are static and shown before JavaScript loads
• Images must be provided in multiple resolutions
• Libraries like react-native-splash-screen can help control visibility

? Syntax / Theory

In React Native, splash screens are handled at the native level:

• Android: styles.xml, launch_screen.xml, mipmap assets
• iOS: LaunchScreen.storyboard and asset catalogs

? Code Example (Android)

// Android splash screen theme configuration
<style name="SplashTheme" parent="Theme.AppCompat.Light.NoActionBar">
<item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/launch_screen</item>
</style>

? Code Example (iOS)

// iOS uses LaunchScreen.storyboard for splash UI
<imageView contentMode="scaleAspectFill" image="SplashImage" />

? Live Output / Explanation

? Interactive Example (App Simulation)

Click the button below to see how a Splash Screen covers the app while it loads, then disappears to reveal the Home Screen.

? Use Cases

• Brand logo display during app startup
• Showing loading indicators
• Preventing blank white screens
• Improving perceived performance