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 Alternatively, the app can be started on `iOS` by running `yarn ios`.
 
+If this is the first time running, you will also need to run `pod install --repo-update` from the `react-native/ReactNativeFlipperExample/ios` folder.
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 ## JS SDK + Sample React app
 
 ```bash