19 December 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When developing Flutter applications, you might encounter an issue where the app gets stuck at “Running Gradle task ‘assembleDebug’…”. This article will guide you through potential solutions to resolve this problem effectively.
Understanding the Issue
The problem typically arises during the build process in the Android environment of a Flutter project. It can be due to various reasons, such as Gradle misconfiguration, network issues during Gradle download, or even firewall settings.
Step-by-Step Solutions
1. Clean and Rebuild the Project
One of the most effective solutions is to clean and rebuild the project:
- Navigate to the
androiddirectory within your Flutter project. - Run the command:
./gradlew clean - Then, build the project using:
./gradlew buildor combine both with./gradlew clean build - Finally, run your Flutter project again.
Note: The first-time build might take a while as Gradle sets up necessary files.
2. Resolve Network Issues
If the issue is related to downloading Gradle files, consider the following:
- Interrupt the Gradle build process if it’s taking too long.
- Manually download the required Gradle distribution zip from a reliable mirror.
- Place the downloaded zip file in the appropriate directory (e.g.,
C:\Users\\.gradle\wrapper\dists\gradle-5.6.2-all\).
3. Check Firewall Settings
Firewall settings can sometimes block necessary connections. Try the following:
- Temporarily disable your firewall to see if it resolves the issue.
- Alternatively, add exceptions for
studio.exeandstudio64.exein the Windows Defender Firewall settings.
4. Update Gradle and SDK Tools
Updating Gradle and SDK tools can also help resolve the issue:
- Open the project in Android Studio and navigate to the Gradle settings.
- Run
gradlew cleanfollowed bygradlew buildwithin the Android module. - Update the Gradle plugin if prompted by Android Studio.
Additional Resources
For further assistance on similar issues, you may refer to our guides on resolving common Flutter command issues and network-related errors in Flutter.
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