failed to find target with hash string android-23

Question

When trying to build OpenStreetMapView from git://github.com/osmdroid/osmdroid, I get this error:

failed to find target with hash string android-23: D:\Users\myusername\AppData\Local\Android

How can I fix this? Previous questions similar to this suggest checking that android 23 is not installed, but in my case, it is.

Below is some pertinent info:

ANDROID_HOME is D:\Users\myusername\AppData\Local\Android\sdk

D:\Users\myusername\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platforms\ contains the directory \android-23\, (as well as android-19, android-21, android-22, android-MNC)

build.gradle

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
    compileSdkVersion 23
    buildToolsVersion "23.0.1"

    defaultConfig {
        applicationId "org.osmdroid.example"
        minSdkVersion 8
        targetSdkVersion 23
        versionCode 16
        versionName "4.4-SNAPSHOT"
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            minifyEnabled false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
    packagingOptions {
        exclude 'META-INF/LICENSE'
        exclude 'META-INF/DEPENDENCIES'
        exclude 'META-INF/NOTICE'

    }
    lintOptions {
        abortOnError false
    }
}


dependencies {
    compile 'android.support:compatibility-v4:23+'
    compile project(':osmdroid-android')
    //compile 'org.osmdroid:osmdroid-third-party:4.4-SNAPSHOT'
}

I tried changing targetSdkVersion and compileSdkVersion to 22. This causes the error message to change to "android-22" instead of "android-23".

SDK Manager:

score 80 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 30 '16 at 00:17

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In my case, clearing caché didn't work.

On SDK Manager, be sure to check the box on "show package descriptions"; then you should also select the "Google APIs" for the version you are willing to install.

Install it and then you should be ok

answered Jun 30 '16 at 00:17

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This worked. Had to download the build tools after the SDK manager finished, but definitely didn't need to do the delete .gradle folder or the invalidate cache. – Bill Mote Aug 08 '16 at 15:42
Thank you! Worked fine. – ace_ventura Mar 01 '19 at 16:15

score 21 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 10 '16 at 11:37

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In Android Studio File -> Invalidate Caches/Restart solved the issue for me.

answered Jul 10 '16 at 11:37

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It just improvement to @AlLelopath 's Answer. – Mohammed Ali Jul 10 '16 at 11:38

Al Lelopath · Answer 3 · 2018-02-28T22:28:12.403

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The answer to this question.

Gradle gets stupid from time to time and wiping out the cache is the only solution that I've found. You'll find a hidden .gradle folder under your user home folder and another one wherever the checkout location is for osmdroid.

edited Feb 28 '18 at 22:28

answered Nov 12 '15 at 15:09

Al Lelopath

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I erased the folders, restarded and it is still having the problem – htafoya Jun 29 '16 at 23:39
This error happens for me on a fresh install, so there's no cache to clear. – Cerin Dec 19 '20 at 21:35

score 12 · Answer 4 · edited Nov 02 '17 at 12:18

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I fixed the issue for me by opening the Android SDK Manager and installing the build tools for all 23.x.x versions.

See the screenshot.

edited Nov 02 '17 at 12:18

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answered Sep 08 '16 at 19:36

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That did it! (using Deco on mac) Thanks! – JeremyF Sep 04 '17 at 00:12
There doesn't appear to be any entry called "SDK Manager" in the Android Studio Tools menu anymore... – Cerin Dec 19 '20 at 21:36

Sagar Patel · Answer 5 · 2020-12-22T11:44:38.583

Update: Does not apply to the Android Studio released after this answer (April 2016)

Note: I think this might be a bug in Android Studio.

Go to Project Structure
Select App Module
Under the first tab "Properties" change the Compile SDK Version to API XX from Google API xx (e.g. API 23 instead of Google API 23)
Press OK
Wait for the completion of on going process, in my case I did not get an error at this point.

Now revert Compiled Sdk Version back to Google API xx.

If this not work, then:

With Google API (Google API xx instead of API xx), lower the build tool version (e.g. Google API 23 and build tool version 23.0.1)
Press Ok and wait for completion of on going process
Revert back your build tool version to what it was before you changed
Press Ok
Wait for the completion of process.
Done!

There is no tab for the app module, much less one called "Properties". — Cerin, Dec 19 '20 at 21:35

score 3 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 12 '16 at 05:41

Following these reccomended directions seemed to work:

Hint: Open the SDK manager by running: /path/to/android/tools/android

You will require: 1. "SDK Platform" for android-23 2. "Android SDK Platform-tools (latest) 3. "Android SDK Build-tools" (latest)

score 3 · Answer 7 · answered Jan 15 '18 at 10:21

There are 2 solutions to this issue:

1) Download the relevant Android SDK via Tools -> Android -> SDK Manager -> SDK Tools (ensure you have 'Show Package Details') checked. Your case would be Android 6.0 (Marshmallow / API level 21)

2) Alternatively, open your build.gradle file and update the following attributes :

compileSdkVersion
buildToolsVersion
targetSdkVersion

either to the most recent version of the Android API that you have installed / another installed version you'd like to use (although I'd always recommend going with the latest version for the usual reasons: bug fixes etc.)

If you're following step 2 it's also important that you remember to update the Android support library version if your app is using it. This can be found in the dependencies section of your build file and looks something like this:

compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:27.0.2'

(replace 27.0.2 with the most recent support library version for the API level you intend to use with your app)

ViktorMS · Answer 8 · 2018-01-31T18:52:12.103

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Had the same issue with another number, this worked for me:

Click the error message at top "Gradle project sync failed" where the text says ´Open message view´
In the "Message Gradle Sync" window on the bottom left corner, click the provided solution "Install missing ... "
Repeat 1 and 2 if necessary

23:08 Gradle sync failed: Failed to find target with hash string 'android-26' in: C:\Users\vik\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk

Android SDK providing a solution in the bottom left corner

edited Jan 31 '18 at 18:52

answered Jan 30 '18 at 23:18

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Please add more information in the case where your image link disappears, so that others may follow the answer even once the link dies. – Dessus Jan 30 '18 at 23:25

score 3 · Answer 9 · answered May 07 '18 at 06:24

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For me the problem was in that I wrote compileSdkVersion '23' instead of 23. The quotes were the problem.

answered May 07 '18 at 06:24

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Akshat Gupta · Answer 10 · 2016-09-19T09:37:53.883

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It worked for me by changing compileSdkVersion to 24 and targetSdkVersion to 24 and change compile to com.android.support:appcompat-v7:24.1.0

edited Sep 19 '16 at 09:37

answered Sep 19 '16 at 09:32

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PurTahan · Answer 11 · 2019-08-09T10:52:04.390

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This poblem is solved for me after Run as administrator the Andorid Studio

edited Aug 09 '19 at 10:52

answered Feb 20 '18 at 13:04

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score 1 · Answer 12 · answered May 30 '16 at 10:35

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Open the Android SDK Manager and Update with latest.

answered May 30 '16 at 10:35

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score 1 · Answer 13 · answered Sep 21 '16 at 05:58

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Nothing worked for me. I changed SDK path to new SDK location and reinstalled SDK.Its working perfectly.

answered Sep 21 '16 at 05:58

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score 1 · Answer 14 · answered Jul 07 '17 at 12:09

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Tools > Android > SDK Manager.

answered Jul 07 '17 at 12:09

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I'm not usually a fan of the terse answer, but this is beautifully done. Solved everything for me. – Le Mot Juiced Oct 26 '17 at 17:03
Thanks, @LeMotJuiced. – CoolMind Oct 27 '17 at 08:34

score 1 · Answer 15 · answered Dec 21 '17 at 14:11

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I had this issue when using windows. It turned out that the SDK location in my profiles was the issue. So I had to relocate my SDK folder to documents and then it worked.

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score 1 · Answer 16 · answered Jan 29 '18 at 22:52

Mine was complaining about 26. I looked in my folders and found a folder for 27, but not 26. So I modified my build.gradle file, replacing 26 with 27. compileSdkVersion, targetSdkVersion, and implementation (changed those numbers to v:7:27.02). That changed my error message. Then I added buildToolsVersion "27.0.3" to the android bracket section right under compileSdkVersion.

Now the make project button works with 0 messages.

Next up, how to actually select a module in my configuration so I can run this.

score 1 · Answer 17 · answered Jul 20 '18 at 09:33

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Download the specific Android release from the link specified in the build console.

answered Jul 20 '18 at 09:33

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score 0 · Answer 18 · answered Jun 06 '18 at 10:14

The problem is caused because the code you are running was created in an older API level, And your present SDK Manager doesn't support running them. So do try the following; 1.Install the SDK Manager that support API level 23. Go to >SDK Manager, >Android SDK , then select API 23 and install. 2.second alternative is to update your build.grade app module to change compileSdkVersion,compile,and other numbers to your currently supported API level.

Note:please ensure to check the API and Revision numbers and change them exactly. otherwise Your project won't synchronize

score 0 · Answer 19 · answered Dec 19 '18 at 05:17

Ensure the IDE recognizes that you have the package. It didn't on mine even after downloading 28, so I uninstalled then reinstalled it after realizing it wasn't showing up under File-Project Structure-Modules-App as a choice for SDK.

On top of that, you may want to change your build path to match.

Slightly related, the latest updates seem able to compile when I forced an update all the way to 28 for CompileSDK, and not just up to the new API 26 min requirement from Google Play. This is related to dependencies though, and might not affect yours

score 0 · Answer 20 · answered Oct 12 '20 at 12:25

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AndroidSDK > SDK platforms > and install API Level 23

answered Oct 12 '20 at 12:25

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can you please explain your answer further? – Matias Chara Oct 12 '20 at 13:59
what I mean open android studio at the top right hand side click on android SDK Manager and it will show availalable API levels there , look for API level 23 select and click apply – bash-tag Nov 02 '20 at 11:07

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