How do I import material design library to Android Studio?

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I want to import this library to my project in Android Studio v1.0.0 rc2:

https://github.com/navasmdc/MaterialDesignLibrary

But there is a problem. When I add this library as a module, this error appears:

Error:Dependency MyApplication.libraries:MaterialDesign:unspecified on project app resolves to an APK archive which is not supported as a compilation dependency. File: C:\ADTBundle\StudioWorkspace\MyApplication\libraries\MaterialDesign\build\outputs\apk\MaterialDesign-release-unsigned.apk

What would be a step-by-step guide to solve this problem? Or what would be a gradle dependency for this library?

In general it looks like you're trying to import an APK, which isn't a valid library type. An APK is a full installable Android application file, not a library. You should include it as source or look for a JAR or AAR archive. — Scott Barta, Dec 08 '14 at 18:56

score 43 · Answer 1 · edited Jan 14 '22 at 17:52

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There is a new official design library, just add this to your build.gradle: for details visit android developers page

implementation 'com.android.support:design:27.0.0'

edited Jan 14 '22 at 17:52

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answered Jun 15 '15 at 15:35

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how to compile gradle? how to use this? – Nitin Karale Aug 12 '15 at 11:55
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@NitinKarale http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2015/05/android-design-support-library.html – Abdul Wahab Oct 07 '15 at 05:03
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How do I know which version number to use? – SMBiggs Nov 21 '17 at 07:13
@ScottBiggs try the latest stable one – Oded Breiner Nov 21 '17 at 13:33
@WhereDatApp.com Thanks for your help! How do I know what the latest stable version number is? Guessing is a very tedious process. – SMBiggs Nov 22 '17 at 05:57
Just google "material design support library", e.g. https://developer.android.com/training/material/design-library.html @ScottBiggs – Oded Breiner Nov 22 '17 at 10:21
Upgrade the dependency to implementation – Eldhopj Oct 31 '18 at 09:30

score 27 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 23 '16 at 15:39

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If you are using Android Studio:

You can import the project as a module and change the following in the build.gradle file of the imported module.
Change apply plugin: com.android.application to apply plugin: com.android.library remove applicationId and set minSdkVersion to match your project minSdkVersion.
And in your project build.gradle file compile project(':MaterialDesignLibrary'), where MaterialDesignLibrary is the name of your library project or you can import the module by File -> Project Structure -> Select your project under Modules -> Dependencies -> Click on + to add a module.

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answered Dec 12 '14 at 12:18

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I had the same problem. I did exactly as you suggested. It built successfully. But when I tried to run it, this error came up; Error:(25, 32) error: cannot find symbol class myLib – sam byte Dec 26 '14 at 18:48
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I found the solution. Have to set minifyEnabled false for it to work, else the class myLib could not be found. – sam byte Dec 26 '14 at 19:54
am using android studio v1.0.2. please help me to how can i add already existing project into android studio and set that project as support libreary project like in eclipse. – Harsha Mar 07 '15 at 11:31
I don't get an "apply plugin" line. I get "configurations.create("default")" and an artifacts.add statement. – Almo Mar 24 '15 at 14:26

Eldhopj · Answer 3 · 2023-03-20T12:25:40.703

If u are using Android X: https://material.io/develop/android/docs/getting-started/ follow the instruction here

when last edited the latest library version was

implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.8.0'

Update : Get latest material design library from here https://maven.google.com/web/index.html?q=com.google.android.material#com.google.android.material:material

For older SDK

Add the design support library version as same as of your appcompat-v7 library

You can get the latest library from android developer documentation https://developer.android.com/topic/libraries/support-library/packages#design

implementation 'com.android.support:design:28.0.0'

implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.2.0' – Exutic Aug 23 '20 at 21:26 — Exutic, Aug 23 '20 at 21:26

score 8 · Answer 4 · edited Dec 17 '15 at 10:57

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Goto

File (Top Left Corner)
Project Structure
Under Module. Find the Dependence tab
press plus button (+) at top right.
You will find all the dependencies

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score 4 · Answer 5 · answered Nov 28 '18 at 04:28

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If you migrated to AndroidX you should add the dependency in graddle like this:

com.google.android.material:material:1.0.0-rc01

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score 3 · Answer 6 · answered Apr 03 '16 at 18:14

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The latest as of release of API 23 is

compile 'com.android.support:design:23.2.1'

answered Apr 03 '16 at 18:14

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score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Aug 05 '20 at 06:49

First, add the Material Design dependency.

implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:<version>'

To get the latest material design library version. check the official website github repository.

Current version is 1.2.0.

So, you have to add,

implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.2.0'

Then, you need to change the app theme to material theme by adding,

<style name="AppTheme" parent="Theme.MaterialComponents.Light.DarkActionBar">
    <!-- Customize your theme here. -->
    <item name="colorPrimary">@color/colorPrimary</item>
    <item name="colorPrimaryDark">@color/colorPrimaryDark</item>
    <item name="colorAccent">@color/colorAccent</item>
</style>

in your style.xml. Dont forget to set the same theme in your application theme in your manifest file.

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Jun 06 '20 at 09:42

build.gradle

implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.2.0-alpha02'

styles.xml

 <!-- Base application theme. -->
<style name="AppTheme" parent="Theme.MaterialComponents.Light.NoActionBar">
    <!-- Customize your theme here. -->
    <item name="colorPrimary">@color/colorPrimary</item>
    <item name="colorPrimaryDark">@color/colorPrimaryDark</item>
    <item name="colorAccent">@color/colorAccent</item>
</style>

score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Jul 13 '22 at 09:51

you can add latest libraries support to old project by putting all these inside app:level gradle.build like this

    apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
    
    
   // rest code

    dependencies {
        implementation("com.squareup.okhttp3:okhttp:4.10.0")
        implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.4.2'
        implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.6.1'
        implementation 'androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:2.1.4'
        implementation 'androidx.legacy:legacy-support-v4:1.0.0'
        testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.13.2'
        androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.ext:junit:1.1.3'
        androidTestImplementation 'androidx.test.espresso:espresso-core:3.4.0'
    }
}

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