Ok before we start analysing that, what happens when you just use the zip file you were sent by Bubble, no modifications to the config.xml or index.html, what do you see after using Phonegap Build when you load the app in Xcode? (Or whatever you’re testing it on - just don’t test it on the Phonegap app, it never displayed anything but a blank screen for me).
So then just make one modification to the config.xml file, then repackage it and try again.
https://build.phonegap.com/current-support
<preference name="phonegap-version" value="cli-6.5.0" />Sorry, was working on the post.
On removing the version in config.xml (making PhoneGap Build go with the default) it get:
and then
So I update these plugins in config.xml to ~2.4.1 and ~1.7.1 according to https://build.phonegap.com/plugins. Build is then OK. I download the app and get a blue screen, nothing else.
A note: The syntax differs between the Bubble config.xml and https://build.phonegap.com/plugins:
Bubble: plugin name=“cordova-plugin-camera@~2.4.1” source=“npm”
PhoneGap: plugin name=“cordova-plugin-camera” spec=“~2.4.1”
PS. Poked around with Xcode and tools like Simulator to find out how to launch my app from PhoneGap Build in it. Looking at https://cordova.apache.org/docs/en/latest/guide/cli/index.html, but a bit on the deep side for me.
Hmm, that’s weird. Why would it make the screen blue? Do you have a background colour? I can’t see any blue in your app. Are you testing it in Xcode or directly on an iPhone?
I think you might need to get help from @emmanuel or @natedogg on this one.
It’s “Bubble-blue”. I tested by downloading the app from PhoneGap Build to my iPhone. I’ve tried to reach @emmanuel and @natedogg (took the course)…
PS. Now working in Terminal to get the app to run in Xcode…
Thans for all your efforts!!! 
To be honest the Cordova route was the most successful for me. It gives you a lot more control over your app, and it’s the only way to make it work on Android at the moment. But you’re right, it’s heavy, and the learning curve is quite steep. Just follow the instructions on the link you posted before step by step, and use forums like Ionic for support (link below) - they use Cordova a lot and have advice on a lot of problems you’ll probably encounter.
https://forum.ionicframework.com
No problem, happy to help.
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I’m only getting the Bubble blue screen to in my apk. Did anyone manage to solve this, or get a response from the Bubble team?
Update: I gave up the Phonegap solution after hours of testing. I purchased and tested the SuperView WebView that @mvandrei recommended, and it`s worked like a charm so far. Better than both Phonegap and GoNative.
I had a small glitch that resulted in dynamic text not showing, but the creator solved it in five minutes and sent me a new package.
Recommended!
Edit: Note that I’ve only tested Android so far.
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I have the same issues with only a blue backgroud , the app seems not starting
Edit : I am trying Superview as well, but it is not possible to publish it on apple, because it is not an app , just a container to see a website , if i am not wrong
Just started looking into the PhoneGap solution for native app. What zip file are you referring to?
Thanks in advance…
I mean the zip file Bubble send you when you write to support@bubble.is and request your native app. It’s already in the format Phonegap needs, but you can unzip it to change some things (the logo images for example) then recompress it for Phonegap.
Let me know if you run into problems.
Richard.
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