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[Android] Implement post-build symbol stripping

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#115,717 opened on May 19, 2025

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Description

Description

Build machines run out of disk space without symbol stripping. However, enabling symbol stripping removes debug symbols, which makes the app non-debuggable and breaks adb shell run-as access to internal storage. For test infrastructure, we need both: debuggable builds and stripped binaries.

Tasks

  • Keep the app debuggable during build
  • Strip debug symbols from native libraries after the build step

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate how to strip debug symbols from native libraries after the Android build while keeping the app debuggable. Look into existing build scripts or MSBuild targets that handle post build steps, and experiment with tools like 'strip' or 'llvm strip' for native libraries.
Tech stack
csharpccpp
Domain
mobilebuild systemdevops
Issue type
Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Android build systemsymbol strippingdotnet build
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35