Troubleshooting Common Android Studio Issues for Beginners
Technology November 11, 2023

Troubleshooting Common Android Studio Issues for Beginners

When embarking on your journey to develop Android applications, encountering errors and facing challenges is an inevitable part of the learning process. This article aims to guide beginners through some common issues that may arise during the initial stages of Android development and provide step-by-step solutions to resolve them.

  1. Android Virtual Device (AVD) Setup and Intel HAXM Installation:

    Another hurdle you might face involves setting up the Android Virtual Device (AVD). During the installation of Intel HAXM, you may encounter a situation where it is not found. To fix this, follow these steps:

    • Ensure virtualization is enabled in your computer's BIOS settings.
    • Navigate to the Control Panel, click on "Programs," then select "Turn Windows Features On and Off."
    • Enable Hyper-V, save your changes, and restart your laptop.

    Following these steps will resolve the issue, and Intel HAXM should be detected during AVD setup. For a visual guide, refer to this helpful YouTube video by Free Tutorial 360: Link to Video.

  2. Checking AAR Metadata:

    Sometimes, when checking AAR metadata, an error message might appear, indicating a dependency issue with a specific version of Android APIs.After trying to build the app the error recommended to use compile sdk 34 so change yours according to the value recommended for you. To resolve this:

    • Navigate to your project files, open the app folder, and click on build.gradle.kts.
    • Update the compileSdk value to at least 34.
    • Click on "Sync" and then attempt to build the project again.
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  3. Connect to Personal Wi-Fi for Unrestricted Access:

    Your first project may encounter errors or issues with the activity_main.xml file due to restrictions imposed by public Wi-Fi networks, such as school Wi-Fi. To resolve this, connect to your own personal Wi-Fi to ensure that necessary files are downloaded without constraints. After switching to a personal Wi-Fi network, you will notice download requests in the build section.