onesignal plugin not working for cordova ionic

OneSignal Plugin Not Working for Cordova Ionic

If you are facing issues with the OneSignal plugin not working for Cordova Ionic, you are not alone. Many developers have encountered this problem and struggled to find a solution. In this blog post, we will explore some possible solutions to get the OneSignal plugin working seamlessly with Cordova Ionic.

Solution 1: Update the OneSignal Plugin

The first step is to ensure that you have the latest version of the OneSignal plugin installed. Outdated versions may have compatibility issues with Cordova Ionic. To update the plugin, open your terminal and run the following command:

cordova plugin remove onesignal-cordova-plugin
cordova plugin add onesignal-cordova-plugin

This will remove the existing OneSignal plugin and install the latest version. Once the installation is complete, rebuild your Cordova Ionic project and test if the OneSignal plugin is now working.

Solution 2: Check OneSignal Initialization

Another common issue is improper initialization of the OneSignal plugin. Make sure you have correctly initialized the plugin in your app’s main JavaScript file. Here’s an example of how to initialize the OneSignal plugin:

// Add this code in your app's main JavaScript file
document.addEventListener('deviceready', function() {
  window.plugins.OneSignal.startInit("YOUR_ONESIGNAL_APP_ID")
    .handleNotificationOpened(function(jsonData) {
      console.log('Notification opened:', jsonData);
    })
    .endInit();
}, false);

Replace “YOUR_ONESIGNAL_APP_ID” with your actual OneSignal app ID. This code ensures that the OneSignal plugin is properly initialized when the device is ready. Verify if the initialization code is correct and in the right place in your project.

Solution 3: Check Device Permissions

OneSignal requires certain device permissions to function correctly. Ensure that you have added the necessary permissions in your project’s AndroidManifest.xml and Info.plist files for Android and iOS respectively.

For Android, open the AndroidManifest.xml file located in the following path:

your-project-folder/platforms/android/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml

Add the following permissions inside the tag:

For iOS, open the Info.plist file located in the following path:

your-project-folder/platforms/ios/your-app-name/Info.plist

Add the following permissions inside the tag:

NSAppTransportSecurity

  NSAllowsArbitraryLoads

Make sure to rebuild your project after adding the permissions and test if the OneSignal plugin is now functioning correctly.

These are some of the possible solutions to resolve the OneSignal plugin not working for Cordova Ionic. By following these steps, you should be able to get the plugin working seamlessly in your Cordova Ionic project.

Remember to always keep your plugins and dependencies up to date to avoid compatibility issues. If you are still facing issues, consider checking the official documentation or reaching out to the OneSignal support team for further assistance.

onesignal plugin not working for cordova ionic