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+# Native Tabs
+
+Always prefer NativeTabs from 'expo-router/unstable-native-tabs' for the best iOS experience.
+
+**SDK 54+. SDK 55 recommended.**
+
+## SDK Compatibility
+
+| Aspect        | SDK 54                                                  | SDK 55+                                                     |
+| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Import        | `import { NativeTabs, Icon, Label, Badge, VectorIcon }` | `import { NativeTabs }` only                                |
+| Icon          | `<Icon sf="house.fill" />`                              | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" />`               |
+| Label         | `<Label>Home</Label>`                                   | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>` |
+| Badge         | `<Badge>9+</Badge>`                                     | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>9+</NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>`   |
+| Android icons | `drawable` prop                                         | `md` prop (Material Symbols)                                |
+
+All examples below use SDK 55 syntax. For SDK 54, replace `NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon/Label/Badge` with standalone `Icon`, `Label`, `Badge` imports.
+
+## Basic Usage
+
+```tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+export default function TabLayout() {
+  return (
+    <NativeTabs minimizeBehavior="onScrollDown">
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="index">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" md="home" />
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>9+</NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="settings">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="gear" md="settings" />
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Settings</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(search)" role="search">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Search</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+    </NativeTabs>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Rules
+
+- You must include a trigger for each tab
+- The `NativeTabs.Trigger` 'name' must match the route name, including parentheses (e.g. `<NativeTabs.Trigger name="(search)">`)
+- Prefer search tab to be last in the list so it can combine with the search bar
+- Use the 'role' prop for common tab types
+- Tabs must be static — no dynamic addition/removal at runtime (remounts navigator, loses state)
+
+## Platform Features
+
+Native Tabs use platform-specific tab bar implementations:
+
+- **iOS 26+**: Liquid glass effects with system-native appearance
+- **Android**: Material 3 bottom navigation
+- Better performance and native feel
+
+## Icon Component
+
+```tsx
+// SF Symbol (iOS) + Material Symbol (Android)
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" md="home" />
+
+// State variants
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf={{ default: "house", selected: "house.fill" }} md="home" />
+
+// Custom image
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon src={require('./icon.png')} />
+
+// Xcode asset catalog — iOS only (SDK 55+)
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon xcasset="home-icon" />
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon xcasset={{ default: "home-outline", selected: "home-filled" }} />
+
+// Rendering mode — iOS only (SDK 55+)
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon src={require('./icon.png')} renderingMode="template" />
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon src={require('./gradient.png')} renderingMode="original" />
+```
+
+`renderingMode`: `"template"` applies tint color (single-color icons), `"original"` preserves source colors (gradients). Android always uses original.
+
+## Label & Badge
+
+```tsx
+// Label
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label hidden>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>  {/* icon-only tab */}
+
+// Badge
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>9+</NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge />  {/* dot indicator */}
+```
+
+## iOS 26 Features
+
+### Liquid Glass Tab Bar
+
+The tab bar automatically adopts liquid glass appearance on iOS 26+.
+
+### Minimize on Scroll
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs minimizeBehavior="onScrollDown">
+```
+
+### Search Tab
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="(search)" role="search">
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Search</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+</NativeTabs.Trigger>
+```
+
+**Note**: Place search tab last for best UX.
+
+### Role Prop
+
+Use semantic roles for special tab types:
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="search" role="search" />
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="favorites" role="favorites" />
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="more" role="more" />
+```
+
+Available roles: `search` | `more` | `favorites` | `bookmarks` | `contacts` | `downloads` | `featured` | `history` | `mostRecent` | `mostViewed` | `recents` | `topRated`
+
+## Customization
+
+### Tint Color
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs tintColor="#007AFF">
+```
+
+### Dynamic Colors (iOS)
+
+Use DynamicColorIOS for colors that adapt to liquid glass:
+
+```tsx
+import { DynamicColorIOS, Platform } from 'react-native';
+
+const adaptiveBlue = Platform.select({
+  ios: DynamicColorIOS({ light: '#007AFF', dark: '#0A84FF' }),
+  default: '#007AFF',
+});
+
+<NativeTabs tintColor={adaptiveBlue}>
+```
+
+## Conditional Tabs
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="admin" hidden={!isAdmin}>
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Admin</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="shield.fill" md="shield" />
+</NativeTabs.Trigger>
+```
+
+**Don't hide the tabs when they are visible - toggling visibility remounts the navigator; Do it only during the initial render.**
+
+**Note**: Hidden tabs cannot be navigated to!
+
+## Behavior Options
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger
+  name="home"
+  disablePopToTop           // Don't pop stack when tapping active tab
+  disableScrollToTop        // Don't scroll to top when tapping active tab
+  disableAutomaticContentInsets  // Opt out of automatic safe area insets (SDK 55+)
+>
+```
+
+## Hidden Tab Bar (SDK 55+)
+
+Use `hidden` prop on `NativeTabs` to hide the entire tab bar dynamically:
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs hidden={isTabBarHidden}>{/* triggers */}</NativeTabs>
+```
+
+## Bottom Accessory (SDK 55+)
+
+`NativeTabs.BottomAccessory` renders content above the tab bar (iOS 26+). Uses `usePlacement()` to adapt between `'regular'` and `'inline'` layouts.
+
+**Important**: Two instances render simultaneously — store state outside the component (props, context, or external store).
+
+```tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+import { useState } from "react";
+import { Pressable, Text, View } from "react-native";
+
+function MiniPlayer({
+  isPlaying,
+  onToggle,
+}: {
+  isPlaying: boolean;
+  onToggle: () => void;
+}) {
+  const placement = NativeTabs.BottomAccessory.usePlacement();
+  if (placement === "inline") {
+    return (
+      <Pressable onPress={onToggle}>
+        <SymbolView name={isPlaying ? "pause.fill" : "play.fill"} />
+      </Pressable>
+    );
+  }
+  return <View>{/* full player UI */}</View>;
+}
+
+export default function TabLayout() {
+  const [isPlaying, setIsPlaying] = useState(false);
+  return (
+    <NativeTabs>
+      <NativeTabs.BottomAccessory>
+        <MiniPlayer
+          isPlaying={isPlaying}
+          onToggle={() => setIsPlaying(!isPlaying)}
+        />
+      </NativeTabs.BottomAccessory>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="index">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" md="home" />
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+    </NativeTabs>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Safe Area Handling (SDK 55+)
+
+SDK 55 handles safe areas automatically:
+
+- **Android**: Content wrapped in SafeAreaView (bottom inset)
+- **iOS**: First ScrollView gets automatic `contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior`
+
+To opt out per-tab, use `disableAutomaticContentInsets` and manage manually:
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="index" disableAutomaticContentInsets>
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+</NativeTabs.Trigger>
+```
+
+```tsx
+// In the screen
+import { SafeAreaView } from "react-native-screens/experimental";
+
+export default function HomeScreen() {
+  return (
+    <SafeAreaView edges={{ bottom: true }} style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+      {/* content */}
+    </SafeAreaView>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Using Vector Icons
+
+If you must use @expo/vector-icons instead of SF Symbols:
+
+```tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+import Ionicons from "@expo/vector-icons/Ionicons";
+
+<NativeTabs.Trigger name="home">
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.VectorIcon vector={Ionicons} name="home" />
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+</NativeTabs.Trigger>
+```
+
+**Prefer SF Symbols + `md` prop over vector icons for native feel.**
+
+If you are using SDK 55 and later **use the md prop to specify Material Symbols used on Android**.
+
+## Structure with Stacks
+
+Native tabs don't render headers. Nest Stacks inside each tab for navigation headers:
+
+```tsx
+// app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+export default function TabLayout() {
+  return (
+    <NativeTabs>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(home)">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" md="home" />
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+    </NativeTabs>
+  );
+}
+
+// app/(tabs)/(home)/_layout.tsx
+import Stack from "expo-router/stack";
+
+export default function HomeStack() {
+  return (
+    <Stack>
+      <Stack.Screen
+        name="index"
+        options={{ title: "Home", headerLargeTitle: true }}
+      />
+      <Stack.Screen name="details" options={{ title: "Details" }} />
+    </Stack>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Custom Web Layout
+
+Use platform-specific files for separate native and web tab layouts:
+
+```
+app/
+  _layout.tsx          # NativeTabs for iOS/Android
+  _layout.web.tsx      # Headless tabs for web (expo-router/ui)
+```
+
+Or extract to a component: `components/app-tabs.tsx` + `components/app-tabs.web.tsx`.
+
+## Migration from JS Tabs
+
+### Before (JS Tabs)
+
+```tsx
+import { Tabs } from "expo-router";
+
+<Tabs>
+  <Tabs.Screen
+    name="index"
+    options={{
+      title: "Home",
+      tabBarIcon: ({ color }) => <IconSymbol name="house.fill" color={color} />,
+      tabBarBadge: 3,
+    }}
+  />
+</Tabs>;
+```
+
+### After (Native Tabs)
+
+```tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+<NativeTabs>
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger name="index">
+    <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+    <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" md="home" />
+    <NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>3</NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>
+  </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+</NativeTabs>;
+```
+
+### Key Differences
+
+| JS Tabs                    | Native Tabs                  |
+| -------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
+| `<Tabs.Screen>`            | `<NativeTabs.Trigger>`       |
+| `options={{ title }}`      | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>` |
+| `options={{ tabBarIcon }}` | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon>`  |
+| `tabBarBadge` option       | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>` |
+| Props-based API            | Component-based API          |
+| Headers built-in           | Nest `<Stack>` for headers   |
+
+## Limitations
+
+- **Android**: Maximum 5 tabs (Material Design constraint)
+- **Nesting**: Native tabs cannot nest inside other native tabs
+- **Tab bar height**: Cannot be measured programmatically
+- **FlatList transparency**: Use `disableTransparentOnScrollEdge` to fix issues
+- **Dynamic tabs**: Tabs must be static; changes remount navigator and lose state
+
+## Keyboard Handling (Android)
+
+Configure in app.json:
+
+```json
+{
+  "expo": {
+    "android": {
+      "softwareKeyboardLayoutMode": "resize"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Common Issues
+
+1. **Icons not showing on Android**: Add `md` prop (SDK 55) or use VectorIcon
+2. **Headers missing**: Nest a Stack inside each tab group
+3. **Trigger name mismatch**: `name` must match exact route name including parentheses
+4. **Badge not visible**: Badge must be a child of Trigger, not a prop
+5. **Tab bar transparent on iOS 18 and earlier**: If the screen uses a `ScrollView` or `FlatList`, make sure it is the first opaque child of the screen component. If it needs to be wrapped in another `View`, ensure the wrapper uses `collapsable={false}`. If the screen does not use a `ScrollView` or `FlatList`, set `disableTransparentOnScrollEdge` to `true` in the `NativeTabs.Trigger` options, to make the tab bar opaque.
+6. **Scroll to top not working**: Ensure `disableScrollToTop` is not set on the active tab's Trigger and `ScrollView` is the first child of the screen component.
+7. **Header buttons flicker when navigating between tabs**: Make sure the app is wrapped in a `ThemeProvider`
+
+```tsx
+import {
+  ThemeProvider,
+  DarkTheme,
+  DefaultTheme,
+} from "@react-navigation/native";
+import { useColorScheme } from "react-native";
+import { Stack } from "expo-router";
+
+export default function Layout() {
+  const colorScheme = useColorScheme();
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider theme={colorScheme === "dark" ? DarkTheme : DefaultTheme}>
+      <Stack />
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+If the app only uses a light or dark theme, you can directly pass `DarkTheme` or `DefaultTheme` to `ThemeProvider` without checking the color scheme.
+
+```tsx
+import { ThemeProvider, DarkTheme } from "@react-navigation/native";
+import { Stack } from "expo-router";
+
+export default function Layout() {
+  return (
+    <ThemeProvider theme={DarkTheme}>
+      <Stack />
+    </ThemeProvider>
+  );
+}
+```