File google-services.json is missing. The Google Services Plugin cannot function without it. Searched Location:

Question

I'm trying to add my app to Firebase, but it keeps saying

> File google-services.json is missing.

Full error in the below pic:

even though I've added it to the right place(I have added it to root folder)

I read some articles but my problem still persists. Any help? My app version is (ionic-4)

Answer 1

Only Copy google-services.json to the below paths

platforms/android/app

No need to copy it to any other folders

Answer 2

Its because you are using firebase plugin in ionic, correct me if I'm wrong. I had this issue once i was implementing firebase push notification in ionic app. Simply what i did was Copied google-services.json to below paths

• src/app
• platforms/android
• platforms/android/app
• platforms/ios

Then i build my ionic app and it successfully build unsigned apk.