22 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
After updating to Android Studio 2.3 or later, you might encounter the following error message:
All com.android.support libraries must use the exact same version specification (mixing versions can lead to runtime crashes). Found versions 25.1.1, 24.0.0. Examples include com.android.support:animated-vector-drawable:25.1.1 and com.android.support:mediarouter-v7:24.0.0
This error occurs when different versions of the Android support libraries are used within the same project, which can lead to runtime crashes. Below, we outline a step-by-step guide to resolve this issue effectively.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify Conflicting Versions
The first step is to identify which libraries are causing the conflict. You can do this by running a Gradle dependency report. Open your terminal and navigate to your project directory, then run:
./gradlew -q dependencies app:dependencies --configuration debugAndroidTestCompileClasspathFor Windows Command Prompt, use:
gradlew -q dependencies app:dependencies --configuration debugAndroidTestCompileClasspathThis command will generate a report showing all dependencies and their versions. Look for any discrepancies in the versions of the Android support libraries.
2. Update Dependencies
Once you’ve identified the conflicting versions, update your build.gradle file to ensure all support libraries use the same version. For example, if you find that com.android.support:customtabs is using an older version, update it to match the version used by other support libraries:
implementation "com.android.support:customtabs:27.0.2"Ensure you update all instances of the support libraries to the same version. Here is an example of a corrected build.gradle file:
dependencies {
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:27.0.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:support-v4:27.0.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:design:27.0.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:27.0.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:cardview-v7:27.0.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:customtabs:27.0.2'
}After making these changes, sync your project by clicking on “Sync Now” in the top-right corner of Android Studio.
3. Use Gradle’s Resolution Strategy
If you are still facing issues, you can use Gradle’s resolution strategy to force all dependencies to use the same version:
configurations.all {
resolutionStrategy.eachDependency { DependencyResolveDetails details ->
def requested = details.requested
if (requested.group == 'com.android.support') {
details.useVersion '27.0.2'
}
}
}Place this block at the end of your build.gradle file (Module: app), replacing 27.0.2 with the version you are using.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can resolve the version conflict in your Android support libraries and prevent runtime crashes. Keeping your dependencies consistent is crucial for the stability of your application.
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