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Issue in making APK file in Android studio

I'm working on my very first android application which is almost complete now and ready to post on play store. But I'm unable to make the APK file :(
I'm using Android Studio 3.0.1
gradle-4.1
When I tried to make the APK file I got the error:
Error:Execution failed for task ':app:transformDexArchiveWithExternalLibsDexMergerForDebug'.
> java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.RuntimeException: com.android.builder.dexing.DexArchiveMergerException: Unable to merge dex
which was quickly resolved by adding multiDexEnabled true to
app/build.gradle
file. But after adding this I'm now getting another error:
Error:Execution failed for task ':app:transformClassesWithMultidexlistForDebug'.
> java.io.IOException: Can't write [D:\My Data\Android\1stApplicationTest\app\build\intermediates\multi-dex\debug\componentClasses.jar] (Can't read [C:\Users\USER_NAME\.gradle\caches\transforms-1\files-1.1\support-media-compat-26.0.2.aar\d7c069de85684fc017734fd1ac5ba973\jars\classes.jar(;;;;;;**.class)] (Duplicate zip entry [classes.jar:android/support/v4/media/VolumeProviderCompat.class]))
I'm unable to resolve this issue I tried number of solutions
updated all the jars version as per build/sdk version of the application
Removed duplicate/extra dependencies, if any
Removed Build folders from root and inside of app folder
In Android Studio File -> Invalidate Caches/Restart
Restarted Android studio with the clean build, also removed extra jars in .idea folder
Please advise if i need to remvoe something from the SDK: C:\Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Local\Android\sdk
Here is app/build.gradle file of my application
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 26
buildToolsVersion '26.0.2'
defaultConfig {
applicationId 'Shah.Jee'
minSdkVersion 15
targetSdkVersion 26
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
multiDexEnabled true
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
productFlavors {
}
}
dependencies {
compile fileTree(include: ['*.jar'], dir: 'libs')
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:26.0.2'
/*
compile files('libs/android-support-v4.jar')
compile 'com.android.support:support-v4:26.0.2'
compile 'com.android.support.constraint:constraint-layout:1.0.2'
compile 'com.android.support:design:26.0.2'*/
compile 'commons-lang:commons-lang:2.6'
compile 'com.github.bumptech.glide:glide:4.2.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer:r2.4.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer-core:r2.4.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer-dash:r2.4.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer-hls:r2.4.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer-smoothstreaming:r2.4.0'
compile 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer-ui:r2.4.0'
testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
compile project(':picasso-2.5.2')
}
Need a quick advise if I'm missing something. Thanks in advance.

cannot resolve com.google.android.gsm;play-services:25.1.0

i was working on a project, everything was fine but when i tried to run the app, i couldn't,i guess because i'm using a bundled version of google play services. so i i made sure that i update android studio and install the lastest google repository.
but it still wouldn't work. And when i click on install Repostiroy and sync project, still nothing happens.
please help me : this is my gradle ;
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 25
buildToolsVersion "25.0.2"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.example.nefissa.pfe2"
minSdkVersion 16
targetSdkVersion 25
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
androidTestCompile('com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:2.2.2', {
exclude group: 'com.android.support', module: 'support-annotations'
})
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:25.1.0'
compile 'com.android.support:design:25.1.0'
compile 'com.android.support:cardview-v7:25.1.0'
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services:25.1.0'
testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
}
please where did i go wrong?
a screenshot;please what can i do? the click on install wouldn't work

replace it with compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services:10.2.0'
and add apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services' on the bottom of your gradle,
and make sure you added classpath 'com.google.gms:google-services:3.0.0'
in the Top-level build.gradle file

There might one of these problems can cause this issue, try any one of them.
Solution 1:
Try to updated the gradle plugin.
dependencies {
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:1.5.0'
}
Then just Build->Clean project and everything works again.
Solution 2:
Go to the main module in your project, it's usually have the name app.
Then go to > Open Module Settings > in Properties change the Build Tools Version to 25.0.1
Then to make sure open the build.gradle file, and change compileSDKVersion & buildToolsVersion to 25 and 25.0.1 respectively.
If the above solution doesnt work.
Solution 3:
From this answer
"build cache" is enabled by default in build Android Plugin since 2.3.0. It creates files in build cache outside of project folder (e.g. in \Users\%username%.android\build-cache). Theese files are intended to be common between your projects.
And then Android Studio is unable to navigate in theese files.
You can disable Build Cache in gradle.properties file. just add android.enableBuildCache=false

Missing support library v7 23

In my Android studio I am only able to see the support libraries for the version 25.0.0 but my compile SDK version is 23 when I try to add com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.0.4 I get an error message that
Error:(27, 13) Failed to resolve: com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.0.4
but as per the SDK manager it shows that I have installed all the support libraries.
On top of that I am unable to locate the v7:23.0.4 libraries in the menu
File => Project Structure => Dependencies
Here are the screenshots
My Questions
Why am I unable to see the support libraries for the version v7:23.0.4 ?
If the support library is not installed how come it does not show in my SDK Manager ?
EDIT 1
Build.gradle(Module.app)
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 23
buildToolsVersion "25.0.2"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "appnotic.quicknotes"
minSdkVersion 18
targetSdkVersion 23
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
compile fileTree(include: ['*.jar'], dir: 'libs')
androidTestCompile('com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:2.2.2', {
exclude group: 'com.android.support', module: 'support-annotations'
})
testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:25.0.2'
}
EDIT 2

1) it is not available from the repository, why? I don't know, but it is not the latest one for version 23, try com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.2.1 instead
2) you don't install the libraries with the SDK manager, that only install the source where gradle get the library from, the library itself gets downloaded when you build
I tried with 23.0.4 and could not get it, with 23.2.1 yes. If you can get version 25.0.0 it means that the repository is installed, maybe the gradle project is messed up somehow. Try to delete the project iml file and .idea folder and recreate it.

gradle sync error in android 2.2.3

I am facing a horrified error. After installing android studio 2.2.3, i couldn't build my very first project due to gradle error. I even tried using maven link but i use my PC offline. The following is my gradle script:
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 25
buildToolsVersion "25.0.2"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.example.samim.myapplication"
minSdkVersion 17
targetSdkVersion 25
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
androidTestCompile fileTree(include: ['*.jar'], dir: 'libs')
androidTestCompile('com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:2.2.2', {
exclude group: 'com.android.support', module: 'support-annotations'
})
androidTestCompile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:25.1.1'
testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
}
I am also posting an image regarding the errors.
After doing clean build and rebuild
project gradle

I tried using maven link but i use my PC offline
That's your problem.
Gradle uses the exact same sources as Maven would.
Once you get online, your dependencies should resolve from any "New Project" in Android Studio. You then should let the dependencies download, and then you are welcome to work offline.
Note: You also need to download the Android SDK

The best solution is to add untrusted server certificates automatically to android studio when using the internet from workplace. Go to Settings -> Tools -> Server Certificates, now check "Accept non-trusted certificates automatically". After this coding can be done offline.
Also using a third party VPN solves certificate issues.

Android Studio Build.Gradle Sync Error

I am experiencing a problem building my application in Android Studio. I am using Android Studio 2.2 Preview 7. When I start up my Android Studio it gives an error:
The plugin is too old, please update to a more recent version, or set
ANDROID_DAILY_OVERRIDE environment variable to xxxxxxx.
It requests I fix plugin version and sync project. I have made all the required updates but the error remains. I have read similar questions on the issue but they don't seem to apply to my case.
Could you please assist in providing me with a working solution?
Here is my build.gradle file:
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'
android {
compileSdkVersion 23
buildToolsVersion "23.0.3"
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.mobileappdev.novarttech.sunshine"
minSdkVersion 10
targetSdkVersion 23
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
}
buildTypes {
release {
minifyEnabled false
proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
}
}
}
dependencies {
compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
androidTestCompile('com.android.support.test.espresso:espresso-core:2.2.2', {
exclude group: 'com.android.support', module: 'support-annotations'
})
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.3.0'
compile 'com.android.support.constraint:constraint-layout:1.0.0-alpha4'
compile 'com.android.support:design:23.3.0'
testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
}

As per my observation it seems like you haven't updated Android SDK platform to version 25. First of all download and install android sdk platform and build tools from SDK Manager and use the following lines in your build.gradle(module app)
compileSdkVersion 25
buildToolsVersion "25.0.0"
Also update dependencies according to that. It should work then

As #claudio-redi says, you need to upgrade your build gradle tools.
Use build tools 2.2.2 to your root build.gradle:
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.2.2'
And change the gradle distribution to 2.14.1 in gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.properties file with:
distributionUrl=https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-2.14.1-all.zip
Or if you already have download the gradle distribution and place it in a directory, you can set it in your Android Studio from menu File->Setting->Gradle and set it as the following image:
Please be noted when you want to use API Level 25 you need to make sure that compileSdkVersion, buildToolsVersion, targetSdkVersion, and Support Library using the same API Level 25.