ubuntu android sdk location can not be at the filesystem root
I have the "Ubuntu android sdk location can not be at the filesystem root" Error with android studio :
I have tried google it and don’t find any solution, so Would you mind, help me to solve it?
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Click on Edit just beside the Android SDK Location box
You’d be redirected to a window with a couple of components to install, and a new location automatically selected for where to install them. Go ahead and install, and take note of your new SDK location 
Fixing the Android SDK Location Error: How to Avoid Placing it at the Filesystem Root
In this guide, we will cover how to fix the Android SDK location error that can occur when the SDK is placed at the filesystem root. This error is common among developers who are setting up their Android development environment for the first time or are migrating their projects to a new system.
By following the steps in this guide, you will be able to avoid placing the Android SDK at the filesystem root and resolve any related errors.
Table of Contents
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with this guide, ensure that you have the following installed and configured on your system:
Step 1: Download the Android SDK
First, you need to download the Android SDK from the official Android Developer website. Choose the «SDK Tools Only» package for your operating system and download the zip file.
Step 2: Set the Android SDK Location
After downloading the Android SDK, extract the zip file to a suitable location on your system. It is crucial to avoid placing it at the filesystem root. A recommended location is within your user directory, such as C:\Users\<username>\Android\SDK for Windows or /Users/<username>/Android/SDK for macOS.
Step 3: Configure the SDK in Android Studio
After setting the Android SDK location, you need to configure it in Android Studio. Follow these steps:
- Launch Android Studio.
- Click on «Configure» on the welcome screen.
- Choose «SDK Manager» from the list.
- In the «Android SDK Location» field, click on «Edit» and browse to the folder where you extracted the SDK in step 2.
- Click on «Apply» and then «OK» to save the changes.
Step 4: Update Gradle Build File
Lastly, you need to update your project’s build.gradle file to reference the new SDK location:
- Open your Android project in Android Studio.
- Locate the build.gradle file in the project explorer.
- Update the sdk.dir property to point to the new SDK location:
- Sync your project with Gradle by clicking the «Sync Now» button in the top right corner or by selecting «File» > «Sync Project with Gradle Files» from the menu.
Now your project should build successfully without any SDK location errors.
Why should I avoid placing the Android SDK at the filesystem root?
Placing the Android SDK at the filesystem root makes it difficult for the Android Studio and other tools to locate it. Moreover, it may cause permission issues, which can lead to build errors and other problems during development.
Can I use a custom location for the Android SDK?
Yes, you can choose any location on your system for the Android SDK, as long as it is not placed at the filesystem root. Just ensure that you update the SDK location in Android Studio and your build.gradle file accordingly.
How do I install specific Android platforms and tools?
In the SDK Manager, you can select the required Android platforms, build tools, and other components by checking the relevant boxes and clicking on «Apply» to install them.
Can I use the same Android SDK location for multiple projects?
Yes, you can use the same Android SDK location for multiple projects. Just ensure that you configure the SDK location in Android Studio and update the build.gradle file for each project.
How do I update the Android SDK?
To update the Android SDK, open the SDK Manager in Android Studio and click on the «Updates» tab. Select the required components and click on «Apply» to install the updates.
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The android sdk location cannot be at the filesystem root
I have installed Android Studio in the F:\ drive. My Flutter project is in the E:\ drive.
The Flutter plugin is installed in the Android Studio. But when I open my project in Android Studio and I go to the SDK Manager, it shows the following error:
The android sdk location cannot be at the filesystem root
Every package is disabled and the checkboxes are disabled, so I cannot click them to install Android SDK. The "Edit" link next to the error is not working either.
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Just press Edit ( It is clickable) then download and install the required components.
Using the new android studio (bumble bee version) . Restart the app and make sure you have an internet access That will be enough to create the SDK and it’s directories
I came with the same problem because of forgetting "sudo"
I searched for many hours for an answer to this I reinstalled:
- I opened a new folder called Android in C:
- Into it I reinstalled the android studio
- You have created a new SDK folder within it Then in the blank path, I entered C: \ Android \ sdk And that’s how it all worked. Try it!
Download the SDK first, and restore the default settings.
You can find the "Restore default settings" feature here.
What you can do is that you click on edit to surely you will get some version of Android that installs it by default and you click on next it will open another configuration verification window and you click on the next one for last it will tell you or It will update the version of android that was downloaded by default and you click again to finish and you can just select other versions of Android. That worked for me. Linux Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS
Error about Android Studio on Macbook M1: An error occurred while trying to compute required packages
I’ve downloaded Android Studio from the official website, the one for M1 chip (arm).
Basically running it for the first time, the error is the following:
I was searching about it the whole day to figure out a way to make Android Studio work, but that error keeps showing. Not completely sure if it’s related to M1 Macbook, as on my Intel one it works as expected.
What I already tried to do:
Installing the command line tools, then placing it on SDK folder (Users/user/Library/Android/sdk). Then added the bin to the PATH (Reference)
- After doing that, when executing the sdkmanager on terminal I get the following message Could not find or load main class com.android.sdklib.tool.sdkmanager.SdkManagerCli
- Then I searched again and it leaded me to this thread, then as on the answers I tried to rename the folder, then other tries not related. I fell into many links and references that did not work at all.
After that I try to check what happens if I click on New Project , then the following is shown:
The Android SDK location cannot be at the filesystem root
- As the message indicates, the issue is The Android SDK location cannot be at the filesystem root , so I searched again about it
- I looked into that and got to a few links, for example this one and this one. Before doing that search I clicked on the Edit button, which lead me to the Android SDK to be updated/installed (Nice!), so I had to delete the content I had on Android folder (inside Library) and clicked next…then, I got the same message An error occurred while trying to compute required packages .
- Then I thought "ok, maybe if I change the SDK location", so I changed to ../Documents/sdk, which ended up in the same result
Seems like no matter what I do, it ends up showing up that same message.
When I run java -version that’s what I see:
Did anyone have the same issue? Am I doing something wrong? Not sure how to proceed from here, despite of the Android Studio version I download it’s always the same result.
Any help is appreciated.
Solution
This is what solved it for me on my M1.
- Go to Android Studio Preview and download the latest Canary build for Apple chip (Chipmunk). Don’t worry this is just to get through the initial setup.
- Unpack it, run it, let it install all the SDK components, accept licenses, etc as usual.
- Once it’s done, simply close it and delete it.
Now when you start your stable Android Studio (Arctic Fox) you should not see the error.
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