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Build and Run an old Android Project in Android Studio

I am given the zipped project source code of an Android project integrated to AWS services. I need to understand and be able to add some new functionalities to the app but I cannot successfully run the project in android studio. I am using Android Studio 4.1.3.
I am new to Android and AWS and I am just learning these technologies.
How and where should I start studying the code?
Also if you could help me solve the issue I am encountering in Android Studio.
I already tried killing all gradle daemons and killing all java processes but I still encounter the same issue.
Android Studio Issue
Unable to find method 'org.gradle.api.internal.file.DefaultSourceDirectorySet.(Ljava/lang/String;Ljava/lang/String;Lorg/gradle/api/internal/file/FileResolver;Lorg/gradle/api/internal/file/collections/DirectoryFileTreeFactory;)V'
org.gradle.api.internal.file.DefaultSourceDirectorySet.(Ljava/lang/String;Ljava/lang/String;Lorg/gradle/api/internal/file/FileResolver;Lorg/gradle/api/internal/file/collections/DirectoryFileTreeFactory;)V
Gradle's dependency cache may be corrupt (this sometimes occurs after a network connection timeout.)
Re-download dependencies and sync project (requires network)
The state of a Gradle build process (daemon) may be corrupt. Stopping all Gradle daemons may solve this problem.
Stop Gradle build processes (requires restart)
Your project may be using a third-party plugin which is not compatible with the other plugins in the project or the version of Gradle requested by the project.
In the case of corrupt Gradle processes, you can also try closing the IDE and then killing all Java processes.
below is the build.gradle (project)
buildscript {
ext.kotlin_version = '1.3.31'
repositories {
google()
jcenter()
}
dependencies {
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:4.1.0'
classpath "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-gradle-plugin:$kotlin_version"
classpath 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-appsync-gradle-plugin:2.9.+'
}}
allprojects {
repositories {
google()
jcenter() }}
task clean(type: Delete) {delete rootProject.buildDir}
below is the build.gradle (app)
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android-extensions'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-kapt'
apply plugin: 'com.amazonaws.appsync'
android {
compileSdkVersion 28
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.dostcandle.ecrf"
minSdkVersion 24
targetSdkVersion 28
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android-optimize.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
dataBinding {
enabled = true
}}
dependencies {
def lifecycle_version = "2.0.0"
def room_version = "2.2.1"
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
implementation "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk7:$kotlin_version"
implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.2'
implementation 'androidx.core:core-ktx:1.0.2'
implementation 'androidx.fragment:fragment-ktx:1.1.0'
implementation 'androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:1.1.3'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-core:2.15.+'
kapt "androidx.room:room-compiler:$room_version"
implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.0.0'
implementation 'com.jaredrummler:material-spinner:1.3.1'
implementation 'ph.ingenuity.tableview:tableview:0.1.0-alpha'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-appsync:2.8.+'
implementation 'org.eclipse.paho:org.eclipse.paho.client.mqttv3:1.2.0'
implementation 'org.eclipse.paho:org.eclipse.paho.android.service:1.1.1'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-auth-ui:2.15.+'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client:2.15.+'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-auth-userpools:2.15.+'
testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.12'
androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.ext:junit:1.1.0'
androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.1.1'}

You're using an old version of the AppSync SDK that is not compatible with Android Gradle Plugin 4.x / Gradle 6+. Right now, I see that you're using AGP 4.x.
See this GitHub issue for more details.
You have two options:
Use older versions of Gradle & Android Gradle Plugin. Specifically, 3.6.3 of the plugin, and 5.6.4 of Gradle.
Update your AppSync dependencies to at least 3.1+. See the setup notes in the project's README for more details.
Source: I authored the fix for this issue in the AppSync SDK.

apply these:
id 'com.android.application'
id 'kotlin-android'
id 'kotlin-android-extensions'
id 'kotlin-kapt'
id 'com.amazonaws.appsync'
instead of these:
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android-extensions'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-kapt'
apply plugin: 'com.amazonaws.appsync'
if still it does not work then simple add these:
android {
compileOptions {
sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
}
kotlinOptions {
jvmTarget = '1.8'
}
}

Create new project most of the code should be obsolete. If you want to run existing code change jcenter() to mavenCentral() also check aws documentationhttps://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/build-android-app-amplify/
// Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
buildscript {
ext.kotlin_version = "1.4.32"
repositories {
google()
mavenCentral()
}
dependencies {
classpath "com.android.tools.build:gradle:4.1.3"
classpath "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-gradle-plugin:$kotlin_version"
// NOTE: Do not place your application dependencies here; they belong
// in the individual module build.gradle files
// Add this line into `dependencies` in `buildscript`
classpath 'com.amplifyframework:amplify-tools-gradle-plugin:1.0.2'
}
}
allprojects {
repositories {
google()
mavenCentral()
}
}
task clean(type: Delete) {
delete rootProject.buildDir
}
plugins {
id 'com.android.application'
id 'kotlin-android'
}
apply plugin: 'kotlin-kapt'
apply plugin: 'com.amplifyframework.amplifytools'
android {
compileSdkVersion 30
buildToolsVersion "30.0.3"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.dostcandle.ecrf"
minSdkVersion 24
targetSdkVersion 30
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "androidx.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled true
shrinkResources true
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android-optimize.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
compileOptions {
sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
}
kotlinOptions {
jvmTarget = '1.8'
}
buildFeatures {
viewBinding true
dataBinding true
}
}
dependencies {
implementation "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib:$kotlin_version"
implementation 'androidx.core:core-ktx:1.3.2'
implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.2.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.3.0'
implementation 'androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:2.0.4'
implementation 'com.amplifyframework:aws-api:1.17.3'
implementation 'com.amplifyframework:aws-datastore:1.17.3'
implementation 'com.jaredrummler:material-spinner:1.3.1'
implementation 'ph.ingenuity.tableview:tableview:0.1.0-alpha'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-appsync:2.8.+'
implementation 'org.eclipse.paho:org.eclipse.paho.client.mqttv3:1.2.0'
implementation 'org.eclipse.paho:org.eclipse.paho.android.service:1.1.1'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-auth-ui:2.22.6'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client:2.22.6'
implementation 'com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-auth-userpools:2.22.6'
testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.13.2'
androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.ext:junit:1.1.2'
androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.3.0'
}

Cannot specify -processorpath or --processor-path via `CompileOptions

After implementing Firebase Cloud Messaging to my project I was getting an error during a run time Failed to merge manifest, so I migrate my app to Androidx. After migrating to androidx I'm getting this error
"Cannot specify -processorpath or --processor-path via CompileOptions.compilerArgs. Use the CompileOptions.annotationProcessorPath property instead."
My build.gradle(Module: app) file
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'android-apt'
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'
android {
compileSdkVersion 28
buildToolsVersion "28.0.3"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "android.example.com.squawker"
minSdkVersion 16
targetSdkVersion 28
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "androidx.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'),
'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
implementation ('com.google.firebase:firebase-messaging:20.0.0')
{force= true}
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
androidTestImplementation('androidx.test.espresso:espresso-
core:3.1.0',
{
exclude group: 'com.android.support', module: 'support-annotations'
})
implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.2'
testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.12'
// RecyclerView
implementation 'androidx.recyclerview:recyclerview:1.0.0'
// Schematic dependencies for ContentProvider
apt 'net.simonvt.schematic:schematic-compiler:0.6.3'
implementation 'net.simonvt.schematic:schematic:0.6.3'
// Preferences Dependencies
implementation 'androidx.preference:preference:1.0.0'
}

The problem is here.Remove this line from code.
apply plugin: 'android-apt'
And use only this plugin.
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
From Android Gradle plugin version 2.2 or above android-apt is deprecated for this versions and all functionality that was previously provided by android-apt is now available in the Android plugin. You can read more about this from here.

Gradle DSL method not found: 'dataBinding()'

I am new to Android. Here I am trying to add data binding to my android app for that I enabled data binding to true in-app level gradle file but the problem is it's not syncing it gives some error like this.
Gradle DSL method not found: 'dataBinding()'
Possible causes:
The project 'TriviaApp' may be using a version of the Android Gradle plug-in that does not contain the method (e.g. 'testCompile' was added in 1.1.0).
Upgrade plugin to version 3.4.1 and sync project
The project 'TriviaApp' may be using a version of Gradle that does not contain the method.
Open Gradle wrapper file
The build file may be missing a Gradle plugin.
Apply Gradle plugin
this is My app level gradle file code
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android'
apply plugin: 'kotlin-android-extensions'
android {
compileSdkVersion 28
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.example.triviaapp"
minSdkVersion 19
targetSdkVersion 28
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android-optimize.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
dataBinding(
enabled: true
)
}
dependencies {
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
implementation"org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk7:$kotlin_version"
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:28.0.0'
implementation 'com.android.support.constraint:constraint-layout:1.1.3'
testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.12'
androidTestImplementation 'com.android.support.test:runner:1.0.2'
androidTestImplementation 'com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.0.2'
}
Can anyone please help me to figure out what am I doing wrong and help me to fix this.

You should use
dataBinding {
enabled = true
}
Make sure, your build.gradle is
dependencies {
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.4.1'
}
allprojects {
repositories {
jcenter()
}
}

Android google services plugin version conflict

I recently upgraded Android Studio to 3.1 and I am tuck with version conflict problem.My Gradle version is 4.4 and Andoid plugin version is 3.0.0. I tried changing it to 3.1.1.It gets reverted back to the previous version mumber. It is getting confusing for me,so your help is needed. When syncing I get the following message in the Build.
Version Conflict:
Please fix the version conflict either by updating the version of the google-services plugin (information about the latest version is available at https://bintray.com/android/android-tools/com.google.gms.google-services/) or updating the version of com.google.android.gms to 11.4.2.
build.gradle/app
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'
android {
compileSdkVersion 27
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.globemaster.samples"
minSdkVersion 16
targetSdkVersion 27
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
multiDexEnabled true
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
//noinspection GradleCompatible
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:27.0.0'
implementation 'com.android.support:design:27.0.0'
implementation 'com.payumoney.sdkui:plug-n-play:1.2.0'
implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-auth:15.0.0'
implementation 'com.android.support.constraint:constraint-layout:1.1.0'
testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.12'
implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-core:15.0.0'
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:retrofit:2.4.0'
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:converter-gson:2.1.0'
implementation 'com.squareup.picasso:picasso:2.5.2'
implementation 'com.jakewharton.picasso:picasso2-okhttp3-downloader:1.1.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:15.0.0'
androidTestImplementation 'com.android.support.test:runner:1.0.1'
androidTestImplementation 'com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.0.1'
}
build.gradle
// Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
buildscript {
repositories {
google()
jcenter()
}
dependencies {
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.0.0'
classpath 'com.google.gms:google-services:3.2.1'
// NOTE: Do not place your application dependencies here; they belong
// in the individual module build.gradle files
}
}
allprojects {
repositories {
google()
jcenter()
}
}
task clean(type: Delete) {
delete rootProject.buildDir
}

Move this line at last
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 27
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.globemaster.samples"
minSdkVersion 16
targetSdkVersion 27
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
multiDexEnabled true
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
implementation fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
//
//
}
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'
At the bottom of the (app)build.gradle script and rebuild the project.
Note:- I think that it has to do something with referencing
dependencies that have not yet been created. Something like calling a
variable before you even declare it

Pls add below code in your app build gradle.file
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'

I hope this will work for you
Change your classpath to 3.1.1
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.1.1'
And apply plugin after dependencies in app gradle file
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'

Android Firebase and AdMob plugin not found

So im following this tutorial... https://firebase.google.com/docs/admob/android/quick-start?hl=en-US
Im trying to get AdMob on my Android app but when i get to the section where i am adding the plugin to my project i get this error message:
Error:(9, 0) Plugin with id 'com.google.gms.google-services' not found.
Open File
Im adding it to the app level build.gradle. Below is the build.grade file.
Can anyone see what the problem could be??
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 24
buildToolsVersion "25.0.1"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.muggysoft.datrxsync"
minSdkVersion 15
targetSdkVersion 24
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:24.2.1'
compile 'com.google.firebase:firebase-ads:10.0.0'
}
apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'

you first need to Add Firebase to Your Android Project
follow this guide and hopefully your problem will be solved

You are missing this dependency in your root-level (project) build.gradle file:
buildscript {
// ...
dependencies {
// ...
classpath 'com.google.gms:google-services:3.0.0'
}
}