Fatal Exception: java.lang.RuntimeException: Uncaught exception in Firebase Database runloop (20.0.4).

Environment

• Android Studio version: 2020.3.1 patch4
• Firebase Component: Database
• Component version: 20.0.4

Describe the problem

The works fine on debug mode but when I generate the signed app for the play store, it crashes with a blow error

Relevant Code:

Fatal Exception: java.lang.RuntimeException: Uncaught exception in Firebase Database runloop (20.0.4). If you are not already on the latest version of the Firebase SDKs, try updating your dependencies. Should this problem persist, please file a report at https://github.com/firebase/firebase-android-sdk
       at com.google.firebase.database.android.AndroidPlatform$1$1.run(AndroidPlatform.java:96)
       at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:795)
       at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)
       at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:166)
       at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:6861)
       at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java)
       at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(RuntimeInit.java:450)
       at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:936)

[argzdev]

Hi @Mercandj, amazing investigation! I was able to reproduce the same behavior that you’re experiencing with your repro. I’ll notify an engineer to see what we can do here. Thanks!

[argzdev]

Awesome, thanks again @Mercandj.

Just a follow up @RufenKhokhar, could you provide extra details based on my previous comment?

Could you provide more information like the following:

1. Any code snippet where this issue is experienced?
2. Steps to reproduce this issue
3. Is this issue consistently reproducible?
4. Are there any specific Android brands or version?

Thanks