Mac OSX Android Developer Tools Null Pointer Exception

Question

I have downloaded the ADT from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and when I follow the instructions for making a new project, on step 7 when I click "Finish", Eclipse gives me an error alert box, saying

Errors occurred during the build.
Errors running builder 'Android Resource Manager' on project 'Example'.
    java.lang.NullPointerException

I get stuck at the New Project dialog because clicking Finish keeps giving the NPE. Even when I click cancel, try making a new project, exiting Eclipse, and trying again, it always gives the same error.

I have JDK 6 and JDK 7 installed. Using ADT Build: v22.6.2-1085508.

Here is a snippet of the Eclipse log file (full log):

!ENTRY com.android.ide.eclipse.adt 4 0 2014-06-11 22:40:51.991
!MESSAGE Failed to load properties file for project 'Example'

!ENTRY org.eclipse.core.resources 4 75 2014-06-11 22:40:51.993
!MESSAGE Errors occurred during the build.
!SUBENTRY 1 com.android.ide.eclipse.adt 4 75 2014-06-11 22:40:51.993
!MESSAGE Errors running builder 'Android Resource Manager' on project 'Example'.
!STACK 0

java.lang.NullPointerException
    at com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.internal.build.builders.BaseBuilder.abortOnBadSetup(BaseBuilder.java:327)
    at com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.internal.build.builders.ResourceManagerBuilder.build(ResourceManagerBuilder.java:92)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager$2.run(BuildManager.java:733)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.SafeRunner.run(SafeRunner.java:42)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager.basicBuild(BuildManager.java:206)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager.basicBuild(BuildManager.java:246)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager$1.run(BuildManager.java:299)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.SafeRunner.run(SafeRunner.java:42)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager.basicBuild(BuildManager.java:302)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager.basicBuildLoop(BuildManager.java:358)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.BuildManager.build(BuildManager.java:381)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.AutoBuildJob.doBuild(AutoBuildJob.java:143)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.events.AutoBuildJob.run(AutoBuildJob.java:241)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:53)

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 20 '14 at 11:54

It seems that this is a common bug on Maverics: LINK. I've tried literally everything to fix it: reinstalling Eclipse and SDK, reinstalling Java, switching workspaces, performing updates in Eclipse and SDK Manager. I don't think there's anything we can do about it right now other than waiting for an update...

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:27

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I would recommend creating new workspace or switching to another if you have one. Here is how you can change workspace: https://stackoverflow.com/a/7234686/2741586.

If the problem persists, there might be serious problem in your ADT. Try updating SDK and Java in your MAC or downloading newer ADT.

Good luck!

edited May 23 '17 at 12:27

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answered Jun 12 '14 at 04:13

Bipin Bhandari

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Yes, I have already tried switching workspaces, with no luck. I believe I have the newest ADT, unless there is some beta package I can try.. – user3352495 Jun 12 '14 at 04:18

Mac OSX Android Developer Tools Null Pointer Exception

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