Expo EAS build "tar: ... " Cannot open: Permission denied #3319
Description
Build/Submit details page URL
https://expo.dev/accounts/lucal1fe/projects/rewardpoints/builds/74e372b1-bc28-4509-9b2a-b15529bc640e
Summary
[Android] Build fails with "Permission denied" for image assets
Summary
Android builds are failing with tar: Cannot open: Permission denied errors for all images in a specific assets directory. iOS builds work without any issues.
Environment
- OS: Windows
- Build Platform: Android
- Build Tool: EAS Build
Command Used
eas build --profile development --platform android --clear-cacheError Message
tar: assets/images/das_isser_der_raccoon_fuers_leben/basis_image_with_eyes.png: Cannot open: Permission denied
This error occurs for all images in the assets/images/das_isser_der_raccoon_fuers_leben/ directory.
Any guidance on resolving this would be greatly appreciated!
Managed or bare?
Managed
Environment
expo-env-info 2.0.8 environment info:
System:
OS: Windows 11 10.0.26200
Binaries:
Node: 22.16.0 - C:\Program Files\nodejs\node.EXE
npm: 10.9.2 - C:\Program Files\nodejs\npm.CMD
npmPackages:
expo: ~53.0.25 => 53.0.25
expo-router: ~5.1.10 => 5.1.10
expo-updates: ~0.28.17 => 0.28.17
react: 19.0.0 => 19.0.0
react-dom: 19.0.0 => 19.0.0
react-native: 0.79.6 => 0.79.6
react-native-web: ~0.20.0 => 0.20.0
Expo Workflow: managed
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✖ Check that packages match versions required by installed Expo SDK
The following packages should be updated for best compatibility with the installed expo version:
@sentry/react-native@7.7.0 - expected version: ~6.14.0
@shopify/react-native-skia@2.4.6 - expected version: v2.0.0-next.4
react-native-reanimated@3.19.4 - expected version: ~3.17.4
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Found outdated dependencies
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Use 'npx expo install --check' to review and upgrade your dependencies.
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Error output
tar: Cannot open: Permission denied
Reproducible demo or steps to reproduce from a blank project
Sorry I can not provide 🙈