Welcome to your comprehensive guide on building and running BlueWallet, a thin Bitcoin wallet designed for both Android and iOS using React Native and Electrum. Whether you’re a developer looking to contribute or simply curious about how this wallet operates, you’re in the right place.

Overview of BlueWallet

BlueWallet supports key features like:

• Private keys never leave your device
• Lightning Network support
• SegWit-first with Replace-By-Fee support
• End-to-end encryption with plausible deniability
• Many more features available on BlueWallet Features

Building BlueWallet

Before you start, ensure you have the required versions of Node and npm. Check your current versions using:

node --version
npm --version

It is best to use an even-numbered version of Node, as these are typically the LTS (Long Term Support) versions.

Steps to Clone and Install BlueWallet

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd BlueWallet

3. Install the dependencies:

npm install

Running BlueWallet on Android

To run the wallet on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer or run an emulated Android device using AVD Manager (which comes with Android Studio).
2. Open Android Studio, and click on “Open an existing Android Studio Project.”
3. Navigate to the build.gradle file inside the BlueWallet/android folder.
4. Once Android Studio sets things up, go to Tools – AVD Manager. (This may take some time to appear if using a freshly-installed version).
5. Click on Create Virtual Device… and complete the setup.
6. Launch your virtual device by clicking the Play button under the Actions column.
7. Run the following command to build and install the app:

npx react-native run-android

Running BlueWallet on iOS

For iOS, the following commands are necessary:

npx pod-install
npm start

Then in another terminal window, run:

npx react-native run-ios

Note: For the iOS Simulator, ensure you select a Rosetta-compatible architecture in Xcode.

Testing BlueWallet

To run tests, simply execute:

npm run test

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the setup or running process, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Double-check your Node and npm versions to ensure compatibility.
• If using Android Studio, ensure that all components are properly installed and up to date.
• For React Native errors, consider clearing the cache and running the app again.
• If issues persist, consult the AVD Manager setup guide on Stack Overflow for further assistance.

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