The Problem:
A Godot developer published a game using Godot 3.5.2 and encountered an issue reported by the Play Console. The error reported is java.lang.IllegalStateException: Service without Chimera impl. The issue was reported on a Motorola G20 device running Android 11 with SDK 30 and the language set to Vietnamese. The developer is unable to recreate the issue due to the lack of a Motorola device and the absence of Motorola emulators in Android. The error stack trace is provided for further investigation.
The Solutions:
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Solution 1: Ensure Compile SDK Version
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The error "java.lang.IllegalStateException: Service without Chimera impl" typically occurs for Android 11 or higher devices with the following conditions:
- Compile SDK version 30 (Android 11) or higher.
- The Google Play services are out of date.
To resolve the error, you are advised to ensure that both Play services and your Compile SDK version 30 (or higher) are up-to-date. After updating these components, try again to build and deploy your app.
Q&A
What does the IllegalStateException error about Chimera impl. mean in Godot Android build?
It means a required service is missing a Chimera implementation.
What is the value of Service without Chimera impl exception in Android?
It occurs when a service is missing a Chimera implementation.
What does Chimera impl. do in Android?
Chimera impl. provides a consistent interface for accessing Android services across different versions of Android.