connect ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:80 when trying to publish react native app with expo CLI

Question

I'm creating my first React Native app but, when I try to publish it (running in vscode terminal npm start and then clicking on: Publish or republish project... ) i have this error:

connect ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:80

How can I fix that?

Answer 1

If you are located outside the United States, try using a VPN to the US and THEN publish your App or run simulator. I know this may sound weird, but for me (I'm outside the United States). If I try to publish or run the app on expo I get either connection refused or connection reset.

Answer 2

This works.

1. exp start
2. Cancel ctrl c
3. expo build:android

I don't know why but I do the same way with expo-cli and it's working!