Add the specific required dependency:
Let’s break down what this error actually means, why it’s usually harmless, and when you should actually worry about it. At its core, this log message comes from Dynamite Module Loading – Google’s internal system for dynamically loading code from the Google Play Services APK into your app at runtime.
| Situation | Action | |-----------|--------| | App runs fine, no crash | ✅ Ignore | | App crashes with ClassNotFoundException for a Google API | ❌ Check GMS version & dependencies | | Emulator or device without Play Services | ❌ Install GMS or switch to a proper emulator image | | Release build crash (but debug works) | ❌ Check ProGuard/R8 rules | Add the specific required dependency: Let’s break down
adb logcat | grep -v "local module descriptor class" Or, in Android Studio Logcat, add this exclusion:
The “local module descriptor class not found” message is Google’s way of saying “We didn’t bundle this module locally, but we’ll fetch it from the system.” That’s intentional and by design. When you see: -DynamiteModule To summarize: Have you
When you see:
-DynamiteModule To summarize:
Have you run into this error causing an actual crash? Let me know in the comments – I’ve debugged a few edge cases involving certificate validation and would love to help. Happy (and less confusing) debugging!