intelliJ IDEA 13 error: please select Android SDK

Question

I have installed Android SDK 22.3 and JDK 1.7 update 21 on Win7 x64. Now I created an empty android application project using intelliJ 13.0.1 (also use Emulator as target device) and tried to build the project, but encountered the 'Error: Please select Android SDK'.

So I choose Emulator as the Target Device, but I could not select my AVD, as there is a Error: Cannot find any configured Android SDK.

In the Project Structure, it clearly shows 'Android 4.4.2 platform' as Project SDK. So I am totally confused, don't know how to resolve the issue.

ps. I was upgrading intelliJ 12.1.2 to intelliJ 13.0.1, and all the settings were automatically inherited from 12.1.2 when launching 13.0.1, but it seems not all the settings were exactly copied over to 13.0.1, which is unexpected.

cheers

Check module SDK, whether it is set to Project SDK or to something else. — kukido, Jan 12 '14 at 07:15
The module SDK was set to Project SDK and then even I changed it to Android 4.4.2 Platform, it still won't compile. — daiyue, Jan 12 '14 at 13:41
So the final work around is to add `Add New SDK` for Android SDK again in the `Platform Settings`, which is very interesting. — daiyue, Jan 12 '14 at 15:38
It happens sometimes when the SDK is not fully initialized. But now it should stay that way. — kukido, Jan 12 '14 at 17:17
@AndreyMyatlyuk what do you mean by 'SDK is not fully initialized'? Do I need to initialize the SDK manually? — daiyue, Jan 12 '14 at 19:07
I mean "initialization" from IntelliJ perspective. When IntellJ parses SDK info and libraries. I would not worry about it. — kukido, Jan 12 '14 at 19:54
Issue can be resolved by doing some changes in the app build.gradle file and sync the project again. More: https://readyandroid.wordpress.com/error-please-select-android-sdk-app-edit-configuration-error-android-studio/ — Ready Android, Aug 09 '18 at 11:18

score 171 · Answer 1 · edited May 15 '18 at 12:48

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My Problem: "please select Android SDK", But everything is okey :( -> I think one of IntelliJ file was crashed (after blue screen of death)

My resolution:

File -> Settings -> Android SDK -> Android SDK Location Edit -> Next, Next (Android SDK is up to date.), Finished

... and crashed file was repaired!

edited May 15 '18 at 12:48

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answered Mar 21 '16 at 13:53

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Worked for Android Studio too – MatPag May 17 '17 at 08:37
The problem is still around - here are my similar workaround steps for AS3 on Windows: https://stackoverflow.com/a/45865789/3853712 – Jim Andreas Aug 24 '17 at 15:58
You might need to re-import your project as well as re-start Studio in addition to following this answer. – Gabor Oct 12 '17 at 07:54
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its actually File -> Settings -> System Settings -> Android SDK :) – Melbourne Lopes Nov 27 '17 at 09:06
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Solved problem after following the steps even though selecting SDK for edit shown a message saying "Nothing to do". – Shalin LK Dec 14 '17 at 08:48

Christian Wilkie · Answer 2 · 2015-05-31T05:08:40.660

I encountered this error after installing Intellij IDEA Ultimate 14.1 and opening an existing Android project I had created using Android Studio. It turns out I just had to add the Android SDK to my list of SDKs and fix the project/module SDK settings. This is how I did it:

Go to File -> Project Structure. Click on the Project tab under Project Settings. Under Project SDK click on New -> Android SDK.

Adding new Android SDK

Now select the existing directory for your Android SDK. In my case it was in this folder:

C:\Users\<windows username>\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk

Click Ok. A menu pops up asking you to set the Java SDK + Build target. You can either change these or leave it as its defaults and hit Ok. You should now see "Android API XX Platform" in the Project SDK dropdown. Click apply on the bottom. Then go to the Modules tab under Project Settings and click on the folders in the modules listing.

Module List

For each folder go to the dependencies tab and change the Module SDK to the new Android SDK and click apply. Then click Ok to close the Project Structure dialog.

After doing the above, my project was fixed.

score 51 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 26 '17 at 08:24

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I had same problem once. every things seems right. I restart, delete and invalidate cache of Android studio, rebuild, clean and nothings changed. It is finally solved by click on Sync Project with Gradle Files button in android studio 3.0

answered Nov 26 '17 at 08:24

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I use Android Studio 3.0.1. Click on `Sync Project with Gradle Files` does fix it. – Zamrony P. Juhara Jan 17 '18 at 06:52

Ali · Answer 4 · 2017-05-02T15:51:26.893

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Delete all android SDKs from Intellij and add them again.

To do this open project structure, in SDK pane, delete all android SDK, click OK. open project structure and add them again.

edited May 02 '17 at 15:51

answered Aug 30 '14 at 14:49

Ali

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Worked for me: Just cut the path to the SDK, clicked Apply, pasted it back in and Applied again. … Damn buggy Android Studio. – martn_st Oct 20 '14 at 08:08

score 7 · Answer 5 · answered May 21 '18 at 10:37

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in android 3.1.1 we cant find sync project in tools so C:\Users\AndroidStudioProjects\projectname\.idea\libraries remove the files from libraries and sync again

answered May 21 '18 at 10:37

score 6 · Answer 6 · answered Dec 12 '17 at 22:49

If you can't compile a proyect and you have this message:

Go to File -> Project Structure, then go to Modules section and select your module app and then select a Compile Sdk Version and a Build Tools Version after that click in OK.

Wait until gradle synchronize and ready!

score 3 · Answer 7 · answered Feb 25 '15 at 03:58

I faced the problem in IntelliJ Idea 14 actually. My project was working fine on Android Studio. I decided to continue development on IntelliJ idea. After import of project, I wasn't successful to RUN it and I got similar error message in Edit Configuration box. Based on What @Ali said, I deleted all my SDKs and reinstalled them again but didn't work.

I opened "Project Structure">"Platform Settings">SDKs. I found "Build target" of "Android API 21 Platform" is not set. By set it to one of my latest SDK the problem fixed and I could run project without problem.

score 1 · Answer 8 · answered Aug 01 '14 at 02:57

I had the same problem as you did when I also updated from intellij Idea 12 to 13. In my situation, my Android SDK's Build target wasn't recognized properly, it said something like "Not set" in red instead Android 2.2. Even though I chose Android 2.2 and clicked apply and OK, it showed the "Not set" message again when I reopened the project structure dialog.

Then I chose an other version, Android 4.0 this time, clicked apply, then chose Android 2.2 again, clicked apply. This worked for me.

score 1 · Answer 9 · answered Feb 28 '17 at 09:31

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Maybe not so common solution but for me restarting the IDE worked just fine. I use Android Studio 2.2.3.

answered Feb 28 '17 at 09:31

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score 1 · Answer 10 · answered Jun 17 '17 at 23:23

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Check next lines in you app build.gradle file.

android {
    compileSdkVersion 25       <--- Set exist in local machine sdk version.
    buildToolsVersion '25.0.3' <--- Set exist build tools version.
}

answered Jun 17 '17 at 23:23

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score 1 · Answer 11 · answered Jul 20 '17 at 12:24

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Go to Project structure (Ctrl + Alt + shift + S) -> Platforn settings -> SDKs -> press "Plus" icon
Select "Android SDK" and input the SDKs path (for exanple: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk)
Apply or OK button
Be happy

answered Jul 20 '17 at 12:24

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score 1 · Answer 12 · answered Apr 19 '18 at 13:22

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File -> Invalidate Caches / Restart did the trick for me (which is always a good first try)

answered Apr 19 '18 at 13:22

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score 1 · Answer 13 · answered May 24 '18 at 05:37

You have to Select Build Tool Version from your project setting.

Select Project App Folder
Press F4 OR Right Click on Project App Folder and open Module Settings In The Properties tab select Build Tool Version from List

This will work on my side i hope it will help you.

score 1 · Answer 14 · answered Apr 17 '21 at 20:52

If you are already using android studio then Android SDK is already present it's just IntelliJ Idea is not able to find it, follow these steps to point it to Android SDK-

Navigate to Preferences (under Files)
Navigate to Android SDK section
You will see Edit for updating the Android SDK Path, but as its not set in case of IntelliJ you will see the empty path.
Click on Edit & it will search for some Android SDK. If found simply apply that or it will download a new SDK and will apply.

Now try syncing Gradle again. Hope this works thanks.

score 0 · Answer 15 · answered Aug 01 '14 at 04:29

Seems a lot like IDEA can't find the Android SDK.

Have restarted the computer after using the Android SDK Installer?

After that, have you started the SDK Manager to install the Android 4.2.2 SDK?

Can you check the Android_SDK_HOME environment variable?

Take into account that the Android SDK Installer just installs a Manager. After that, you have to install an SDK (or several).

Also, when you see 'Android 4.4.2 platform' in the Project Structure, that means that the project will ask for that SDK. It doesn't mean that the SDK has been installed.

score 0 · Answer 16 · answered Sep 11 '15 at 08:11

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I had a similar problem. I had to add the same android sdk that i used before again and it worked.

answered Sep 11 '15 at 08:11

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score 0 · Answer 17 · answered Jun 27 '17 at 22:22

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there is a button by name android monitor on the left bottom of the screen. if u have an issue with sdk it will show u confugure link.Change the path to your sdk folder. things will work

answered Jun 27 '17 at 22:22

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if u dont see android monitor directly , go to tools>android>android monitor..in a few secs u must see the button in the left bottom of the screen..when u click it a mini window pops out – krishna Jun 27 '17 at 22:32
You can edit your answer instead adding a comment. For a better answer, it would be nice if you can put some screenshots so that it give more support for your answer. – рüффп Jun 27 '17 at 22:44

score 0 · Answer 18 · answered Dec 12 '18 at 07:47

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I have same problem once.I solved this by File->Open->other project,then switch this project by this way.

answered Dec 12 '18 at 07:47

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score -1 · Answer 19 · answered Jul 13 '14 at 01:00

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check if you have installed all the add-ons that are necessary. Also I recommend you to use a real android phone for debugging. It's better, It's real and faster.

answered Jul 13 '14 at 01:00

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his specific question was about emulators. Suggesting someone uses a real phone is irrelevant especially since people use emulators to emulate multiple phone types and android runtimes. – RichieHH Jan 26 '16 at 17:04
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I also wrote what he/she have to check if you didn't notice! I just RECOMMEND that! – Giorgos Neokleous Feb 11 '16 at 20:43

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