6 June 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Encountering the “Installed Build Tools revision 31.0.0 is corrupted” error in Android Studio can be frustrating, especially for new developers. This guide provides a step-by-step solution to resolve this issue effectively.
Understanding the Issue
The error generally occurs due to missing files in the SDK build tool version 31.0.0. Specifically, the files dx.bat and dx.jar are missing but can be found under different names, namely d8.bat and d8.jar.
Solution for Windows
- Navigate to the build tools directory:
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\build-tools\31.0.0 - Locate the file
d8.batand rename it todx.bat. - Go to the
libfolder:C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\build-tools\31.0.0\lib - Rename
d8.jartodx.jar.
Solution for macOS or Linux
Open the Terminal and run the following commands:
# change below to your Android SDK path
cd ~/Library/Android/sdk/build-tools/31.0.0 && mv d8 dx && cd lib && mv d8.jar dx.jar
This will rename the necessary files and resolve the error.
Alternative Solution: Downgrade Build Tools
If the above solutions do not work, you can downgrade your build tools to version 30.0.3:
- Open the build.gradle file and change the following lines:
compileSdkVersion 30 buildToolsVersion "30.0.3" targetSdkVersion 30 - Sync the project and apply the changes.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to resolve the “Installed Build Tools revision 31.0.0 is corrupted” error and continue with your Android development. For more detailed guides and troubleshooting tips, feel free to explore our other blog posts.
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