Maui app output not showing in debugging

Haviv Elbsz 2,111 Reputation points
2025-10-19T04:19:30.03+00:00

when running a Maui app in release mode the output is shown but the order of things is not as I expected so I go to debug to see why but when stepping on debug the label text is shown in the label variable but it not displayed on the android emulator please is there anything I need to set in visual studio Thank you

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  1. Gade Harika (INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-10-20T07:31:20.69+00:00

    Thanks for reaching out. This issue often happens because the UI doesn’t refresh properly during debugging. Here are some steps you can try:

    1. Update on UI thread Wrap your label update in:
         MainThread.BeginInvokeOnMainThread(() => {
             myLabel.Text = "Updated text";
         });
      
    2. Check layout visibility Ensure the label is inside a visible container (e.g., StackLayout, Grid) and not clipped.
    3. Disable Hot Reload Go to Tools > Options > .NET MAUI > Hot Reload and turn it off temporarily.
    4. Inspect Live Visual Tree Use Visual Studio’s Live Visual Tree to confirm the label exists and is not hidden.
    5. Update Visual Studio & MAUI SDK Install the latest versions to avoid known rendering bugs.
    6. If using data binding Add x:DataType in your DataTemplate:
         <DataTemplate x:DataType="x:String">
             <Label Text="{Binding .}" />
         </DataTemplate>
      
      Internal Troubleshooting Checklist
      • Confirm label update is on UI thread using MainThread.BeginInvokeOnMainThread.
      • Verify label is inside a visible layout and not clipped.
      • Temporarily disable Hot Reload in Visual Studio.
      • Use Live Visual Tree to inspect UI hierarchy.
      • Update to the latest Visual Studio and MAUI SDK.
      • If using bindings, add x:DataType in DataTemplate for Debug/Release consistency.
      Let me know if the issue persists after following these steps. I’ll be happy to assist further if needed. If the issue has been resolved, please click "Accept Answer".

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