start_app.bat

@echo off
echo ========================================
echo VQA Mobile App - Clean Restart
echo ========================================
echo.
echo This will:
echo 1. Stop any running Expo servers
echo 2. Clear all caches
echo 3. Start fresh Expo server
echo.
pause

cd ui

echo.
echo [1/3] Clearing Metro bundler cache...
npx expo start --clear --no-dev --minify

echo.
echo ========================================
echo Expo server started!
echo ========================================
echo.
echo Next steps:
echo 1. Scan the QR code with Expo Go app
echo 2. Wait for app to load (may take 1-2 minutes first time)
echo 3. Login with any email/password
echo 4. Start using VQA!
echo.
echo If you still get errors:
echo - Update Expo Go app on your phone
echo - Try: npm start -- --tunnel
echo ========================================
pause