Usually when this happens, we recommend reinstalling Nexus. Often times there might be a file that exists that’s not supposed to exist. Also the other thing is users need to have at least 1.5gb free before setting up the app.
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@losh11, I suggest some additions to the README.md file of the source code for the nexus wallet. I was trying to build it from source using yarn, but it failed in the middle because of a lack of a bunx command. I did quick searches and learned about bun.
I’m glad that the choice was for JavaScript/TypeScript for writing this wallet! It’s the programming language that everyone knows and has easy access to. I, even though I use a fifteen years-old laptop, was able to compile it from source and run it! The experience was smooth (unlike other wallets that are made with C++).
However, I may be lacking some steps. I’ve tried this both with the code from the branch “master” and the branch “v1.1.0”, yet when using ỳarn start, I’m unable to use the wallet on a web browser at all (see screenshot below). Is this a deliberate design? Can I use the wallet from a web browser using a server running locally?
You need to set up your rig accordingly, dependencies and permissions are often the handicap.
You’re right, I’ll update the README to mention our usage of bunjs.
What you’re seeing there is the metro dev server. Nexus is a React Native app, so you have to build the app using either Xcode for Mac or iOS or using Android Studio for Android. During development, the installed app connects to the metro dev server, which does things like hot reloading.
So you need to build the executable for your device first (windows is not yet supported).
Ah, I see. That web app is solely for presenting debug data from the app on a mobile device. Is that correct? I wish I could avoid the step of building the app for the mobile device, as the build environment is excessively heavy for my computer.
The mobile install on android is straight forward. It leads you through the process and even a newbie will have all essential details to restore the wallet.
Who of you @all has a practical test done?