Questions tagged [build.gradle]
The file build.gradle describes in the Groovy language the default actions and tasks launched by the 'gradle' command in the appropriate folder.
build.gradle
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How can you get the build/version number of your Android application?
I need to figure out how to get or make a build number for my Android application. I need the build number to display in the UI.
Do I have to do something with AndroidManifest.xml?
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What's the difference between implementation, api and compile in Gradle?
After updating to Android Studio 3.0 and creating a new project, I noticed that in build.gradle there is a new way to add new dependencies instead of compile there is implementation and instead of ...
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Android Studio: Add jar as library?
I'm trying to use the new Android Studio but I can't seem to get it working correctly.
I'm using the Gson library to serialize/deserialize JSON-objects. But the library somehow isn't included in the ...
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How to add local .jar file dependency to build.gradle file?
I have tried to add my local .jar file dependency to my build.gradle file:
apply plugin: 'java'
sourceSets {
main {
java {
srcDir 'src/model'
}
}
}
dependencies {
...
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All com.android.support libraries must use the exact same version specification
After updating to android studio 2.3 I got this error message.
I know it's just a hint as the app run normally but it's really strange.
All com.android.support libraries must use the exact same ...
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Can the Android layout folder contain subfolders?
Right now, I'm storing every XML layout file inside the 'res/layout' folder, so it is feasible and simple to manage small projects, but when there is a case of large and heavy projects, then there ...
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More than one file was found with OS independent path 'META-INF/LICENSE'
When I build my app, I get the following error:
Error: Execution failed for task ':app:transformResourcesWithMergeJavaResForDebug'.
More than one file was found with OS independent path 'META-INF/...
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How do I tell Gradle to use specific JDK version?
I can't figure out to get this working.
Scenario:
I have an application built with gradle
The application uses JavaFX
What I want
Use a variable (defined per developer machine) which points to an ...
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How to manually include external aar package using Gradle for Android
I've been experimenting with the new android build system and I've run into a small issue. I've compiled my own aar package of ActionBarSherlock which I've called 'actionbarsherlock.aar'. What I'm ...
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Gradle DSL method not found: 'runProguard'
I get an error after updating from my last project. Not a problem in my code but I'm having trouble with build.gradle. How can I fix it?
build.gradle code here:
apply plugin: 'android'
android {
...
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Building and running app via Gradle and Android Studio is slower than via Eclipse
I have a multi-project (~10 modules) of which building takes about 20-30 seconds each time. When I press Run in Android Studio, I have to wait every time to rebuild the app, which is extremely slow.
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Is it possible to declare a variable in Gradle usable in Java?
Is it possible to declare a variable in Gradle usable in Java ?
Basically I would like to declare some vars in the build.gradle and then getting it (obviously) at build time. Just like a pre-processor ...
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Still getting warning : Configuration 'compile' is obsolete and has been replaced with 'implementation'
I have replaced every occurrence of compile by implementation in my project's build.gradle, but I'm still getting this warning :
I tried to look for "compile " in the whole project but no match was ...
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How can I use external JARs in an Android project?
I have created an Android project and added an external JAR (hessian-4.0.1.jar) to my project. I then added the JAR to the build path and checked it off in Order and Export.
Order and Export is ...
Fredrik Olsson
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Android Studio gradle takes too long to build
My Android Studio project used to build faster but now it takes a long time to build. Any ideas what could be causing the delays?
I have tried https://stackoverflow.com/a/27171878/391401 but no effect....
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How/When to generate Gradle wrapper files?
I am trying to understand how the Gradle Wrapper works. In many source repos, I see the following structure:
projectRoot/
src/
build.gradle
gradle.properties
settings.gradle
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Error:Conflict with dependency 'com.google.code.findbugs:jsr305'
I created a new project in Android Studio 2.2 Preview 1 with Android App and Backend module with Google Messaging. This is the app file:
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
...
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Android Material and appcompat Manifest merger failed
I have next grade
dependencies {
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:28.0.0-rc01'
implementation 'com.android....
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What is the syntax for writing comments in build.gradle file?
Looking down this build.gradle file
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 21
buildToolsVersion "21.1.2"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "package....
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How to run Gradle test when all tests are UP-TO-DATE?
I have my grade script set up.
When I execute the Gradle build, everything is working and it runs the jUnit tests.
After that when I run the Gradle test I get the following:
C:\Users\..\..\Project&...
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What does transitive = true in Gradle exactly do (w.r.t. crashlytics)?
What does Gradle transitive = true do exactly? It is not clear from the Gradle documentation. This is in the context of compile within build.gradle. In my case I'm depending Android's crashlytics.
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In Gradle, is there a better way to get Environment Variables?
In several Tasks, I reference jars in my home folder.
Is there a better way to get Environment Variables than
ENV = System.getenv()
HOME = ENV['HOME']
task copyToServer(dependsOn: 'jar', type: Copy) {...
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DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR Error while Installing APK
I am using Android Studio 2.2 Preview. I am facing the issue
Failure: Install failed invalid apk
Error: While installing apk,
I have made changes in build.gradle but could not retrack it, please ...
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Creating runnable JAR with Gradle
Until now I created runnable JAR files via the Eclipse "Export..." functionallity but now I switched to IntelliJ IDEA and Gradle for build automation.
Some articles here suggest the "application" ...
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Gradle: Execution failed for task ':processDebugManifest'
I'm getting a gradle error at building since yesterday - it just came randomly....
Full stacktrace here:
My project depends on multiple libraries and it built without any problems until yesterday (...
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Problem duplicate class androidx.lifecycle.viewmodel found in modules
I got these errors when I try to run the emulator
Duplicate class androidx.lifecycle.ViewModelLazy found in modules jetified-lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx-2.3.1-runtime (androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-...
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Getting Gradle dependencies in IntelliJ IDEA using Gradle build
Grade build, even from inside IntelliJ IDEA does not put the dependencies into the "External Libraries" folder, so these classes don't show up as suggestions in the editor and when I manually add them ...
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Adding local .aar files to Gradle build using "flatDirs" is not working
I'm aware of this question: Adding local .aar files to my gradle build but the solution does not work for me.
I tried adding this statement to the top level of my build.gradle file:
repositories {
...
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Android Studio: Plugin with id 'android-library' not found
I've been trying to get ActionBarSherlock to work and having some issue. One issue I've come across is the following message when trying to build it:
Plugin with id 'android-library' not found
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android studio 0.4.2: Gradle project sync failed error
After updating to 0.4.2 I get this error when opening a project:
'Gradle project sync failed. Basic functionality (e.g. editing, debugging) will not work proprerly'
The event log shows this:
Error ...
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How do I exclude all instances of a transitive dependency when using Gradle?
My gradle project uses the application plugin to build a jar file. As part of the runtime transitive dependencies, I end up pulling in org.slf4j:slf4j-log4j12. (It's referenced as a sub-transitive ...
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Cannot resolve symbol 'AndroidJUnit4'
Obviously I need the correct import statment to solve this problem. According to the docs for AndroidJUnit4, this should be
import android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnit4;
When I do that, Android ...
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Autoincrement VersionCode with gradle extra properties
I'm building an Android app with gradle. Until now I used the Manifest file to increase the versionCode, but I would like to read the versionCode from an external file and depending if it is the ...
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Installation failed with message Error: android.os.ParcelableException: java.io.IOException: Requested internal only, but not enough space
I was getting the message
> Installation failed with message Failed to establish session.
so following some responses to the problem I disabled Instant Run and I started getting
> ...
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Could not find method leftShift() for arguments after updating studio 3.4
After updating studio 3.4 and Gradle version to 5.1.1 I got the error on my task as Could not find method leftShift()
My task:
task incrementBetaVersion << {
println("Incrementing Beta ...
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How do I read properties defined in local.properties in build.gradle
I have set sdk.dir and ndk.dir in local.properties.
How do I read the values of sdk.dir and ndk.dir in the build.gradle file?
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Gradle Error:Execution failed for task ':app:processDebugGoogleServices'
I am following this link to integrate Google sign-in in my android app.https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/android/start-integrating
As given in last step on the above given page we have ...
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Difference between build.gradle (Project) and build.gradle (Module)
I am trying to add a dependency of Android Asynchronous Http Client into my project. So there are two build.gradle files in the project.
As per my understanding, there are different kind of ...
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Java finished with non-zero exit value 2 - Android Gradle
I'm getting this error executing my Android app (I cleaned it and then built it, but the error is still present)
Sync: OK
Make Project: OK
Clean: OK
Run: Error
Error:Execution failed for task ':...
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How to run JUnit tests with Gradle?
Currently I have the following build.gradle file:
apply plugin: 'java'
sourceSets {
main {
java {
srcDir 'src/model'
}
}
}
dependencies {
compile files('libs/...
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In Gradle, how to print out a message in the console / Event Log?
I'm trying to verify that my source and target paths are properly setup when I execute a deploy command.
See the example below:
(copied from: http://eppz.eu/blog/unity-android-plugin-tutorial-2/)
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Why are there two build.gradle files in an Android Studio project?
After having imported an Eclipse project into Android Studio, I see two build.gradle files:
1 - <PROJECT_ROOT>\build.gradle
2 - <PROJECT_ROOT>\app\build.gradle
The first version is ...
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Android Studio Gradle: Error:Execution failed for task ':app:processDebugGoogleServices'. > No matching client found for package
I am trying to upgrade my google play services dependencies to 8.4.0 by following the example Google gives here, but I am getting the following error ('com.example.exampleapp' is a replacement for my ...
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Allow insecure protocols, android gradle
I recently updated my android studio to Arctic Fox and got an error in my project
A problem occurred configuring root project 'so10'.
> Could not resolve all dependencies for configuration ':...
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Copy existing project with a new name in Android Studio
I would like to copy my Android project and create a new project from the same files just with a different name. The purpose of this is so I can have a second version of my app which is ad supported ...
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cvc-complex-type.2.4.a: Invalid content was found starting with element 'base-extension'. One of '{layoutlib}' is expected
I am facing this issue many times when i download project from github
i am using new Android studio(bumble bee)
please help me if any body knows
https://github.com/fjbatresv/arcore_solar_system.git (...
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Add resources and config files to your JAR using Gradle
How do I add config files or any other resources into my jar using gradle?
My project structure:
src/main/java/com/perseus/.. --- Java packages (source files)
src/main/java/config/*.xml --- ...
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Android Studio - Failed to notify project evaluation listener error
Following is the build.gradle code in Android Studio
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 23
buildToolsVersion "23.0.2"
defaultConfig {
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How can I force Gradle to set the same version for two dependencies?
I use the following two dependencies:
compile 'com.google.guava:guava:14.0.1'
compile 'com.google.guava:guava-gwt:14.0.1'
Both must be the same version to work correctly. Since my other dependencies ...
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