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Posted September 5, 2015 12:26pm by

Hello There, Brand new whiner here :) I'm getting 3 errors when attempting to run my FunFacts App.

I'm also unable to get my app to run on my emulator. Error as it displayed in Gradle console:

AGPBI: {"kind":"error","text":"Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name \u0027android:TextAppearance.Material.Widget.Button.Inverse\u0027.","sources":[{"file":"C:\Users\HeatherGuin\AndroidStudioProjects\FunFacts\app\build\intermediates\exploded-aar\com.android.support\appcompat-v7\23.0.0\res\values-v23\values-v23.xml","position":{"startLine":1}}],"original":""} AGPBI: {"kind":"error","text":"Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name \u0027android:Widget.Material.Button.Colored\u0027.","sources":[{"file":"C:\Users\HeatherGuin\AndroidStudioProjects\FunFacts\app\build\intermediates\exploded-aar\com.android.support\appcompat-v7\23.0.0\res\values-v23\values-v23.xml","position":{"startLine":1}}],"original":""}

FAILED

FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.

What went wrong: Execution failed for task ':app:processDebugResources'.

com.android.ide.common.process.ProcessException: org.gradle.process.internal.ExecException: Process 'command 'C:\Users\HeatherGuin\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\build-tools\23.0.0\aapt.exe'' finished with non-zero exit value 1
Try: Run with --stacktrace option to get the stack trace. Run with --info or --debug option to get more log output.

September 5, 2015 1:24pm

Try debugging it and, please format the error in code, and debug it and give us the line of code that is causing the error.

4 Answers

September 6, 2015 12:19pm

Hey there Heather!

It looks like you're using the appCompat library for API 23:

compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.0.0'
                                          ^

But you are compiling with and targeting API 22.

Both your appCompat and compileSdkVersion must use the same API version - You should also set the targetSdkVersion to this API as well (This just tells Google Play that your app should work up to that version). Also, the buildToolsVersion should reflect the compileSdkVersion (This is used to say which version of the compilers you want to use - a new version of this is released with each API).

Using API 23 (Recommended - it's the latest version)

If you want to use API 23 then set these attributes and dependencies as follows (Note: They will not be in this order):

compileSdkVersion 23
buildToolsVersion "23.0.0"
targetSdkVersion 23
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.0.0'

Using API 22

If you want to use API 22 then set the attributes and dependencies as follows (Note: They will not be in this order):

compileSdkVersion 22
buildToolsVersion "22.0.1"
targetSdkVersion 22
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:22.2.1'

Hope it helps and if you have any questions about any of this, give me a shout :)

September 6, 2015 1:52pm

Thank You So much! I have yet to use the shell in android studio, I will attempt to add this api

September 6, 2015 4:08pm

Hey Heather!

Just to let you know that these are for the build.gradle file - just replace the appropriate lines. There's no need to use the shell/terminal.

Let me know if you have any problems :)

September 5, 2015 4:44pm

Hi Heather,

It looks like something could be off with your build.gradle file. Could you post it (the app:module one).

September 5, 2015 7:14pm

Yes, it looks like you are correct. She can look over this stackoverflow post and see if that helps.

September 5, 2015 10:46pm

+1 seems like the cause is likely a mismatching AppCompat version.

September 6, 2015 1:20am

Hello Jon and Christopher!

this is the build.gradle(Module:app)

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
    compileSdkVersion 22
    buildToolsVersion "23.0.0"

    defaultConfig {
        applicationId "com.heatcode.funfacts"
        minSdkVersion 14
        targetSdkVersion 22
        versionCode 1
        versionName "1.0"
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            minifyEnabled false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
}

dependencies {
    compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
    compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.0.0'
}

September 6, 2015 1:26am

Hello to you too Harry

September 6, 2015 6:32pm

Hello Heather,

You can try setting compileSdkVersion to 23 & targetSdkVersion to 23 in the app:module Gradle build file after making sure that the build tools for that Rev is installed in the SDK manager. However, if that does not resolve it then please try the following:

Make sure that you have the latest version of Android Studio: 1.3.2. You can see this as soon as you start Android Studio on the bottom left of Welcome to Android Studio window.
Once updated, Click on Configure -> SDK Manager
Make sure that Android SDK Platform-tools Rev 23 & Android SDK Build-tools Rev 23.0.1 are installed.
Scroll down to the bottom under Extras
Make sure that Android Support Repository Rev 19 & Android Support Library Rev 23.0.1 are installed.

Now go into project and edit the build.gradle file (app:module) and make it like this:

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
    compileSdkVersion 23
    buildToolsVersion "23.0.1"

    defaultConfig {
        applicationId "com.heatcode.funfacts"
        minSdkVersion 14
        targetSdkVersion 23
        versionCode 1
        versionName "1.0"
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            minifyEnabled false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
}

dependencies {
    compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
    compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.0.1'
    compile 'com.android.support:design:23.0.1'
}

Sync up by clicking on the Sync Project with Gradle Files button. It is next to the AVD button.

Please post back on the results.

Regards,

Chris

September 5, 2015 1:28pm

not exactly sure how to do that yet... but I attached the debugger to all aspects of the code and was given this message in the Debug console:

Connected to the target VM, address: 'localhost:8600', transport: 'socket'

September 5, 2015 1:30pm

format the code by using that key above the tab key, and like these ```

September 5, 2015 1:34pm

I apologize I don't see a key? what part of the window is on?

September 5, 2015 1:35pm

What computer do you have, or search it up on Google for the key "How to format code in Team Treehouse?"

September 5, 2015 1:36pm

I'm using window. Hold tight.

September 5, 2015 1:38pm

I am using window too, it is above the tab key where two arrows are pointing in opposite directions, and it has an approximately something sign

September 5, 2015 1:39pm

Just post your code

September 5, 2015 1:41pm

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
    <!-- From: file:/usr/local/google/buildbot/repo_clients/https___googleplex-android.googlesource.com_a_platform_manifest.git/mnc-release/frameworks/support/v7/appcompat/res/values-v23/styles_base_text.xml -->
    <eat-comment/>
    <style name="Base.TextAppearance.AppCompat.Widget.Button.Inverse" parent="android:TextAppearance.Material.Widget.Button.Inverse"/>
    <!-- From: file:/usr/local/google/buildbot/repo_clients/https___googleplex-android.googlesource.com_a_platform_manifest.git/mnc-release/frameworks/support/v7/appcompat/res/values-v23/themes_base.xml -->
    <eat-comment/>
    <style name="Base.Theme.AppCompat" parent="Base.V23.Theme.AppCompat"/>
    <style name="Base.Theme.AppCompat.Light" parent="Base.V23.Theme.AppCompat.Light"/>
    <style name="Base.V23.Theme.AppCompat" parent="Base.V22.Theme.AppCompat">
        <!-- We can use the platform drawable on v23+ -->
        <item name="actionBarItemBackground">?android:attr/actionBarItemBackground</item>

        <item name="controlBackground">@drawable/abc_control_background_material</item>
    </style>
    <style name="Base.V23.Theme.AppCompat.Light" parent="Base.V22.Theme.AppCompat.Light">
        <!-- We can use the platform drawable on v23+ -->
        <item name="actionBarItemBackground">?android:attr/actionBarItemBackground</item>

        <item name="controlBackground">@drawable/abc_control_background_material</item>
    </style>
    <!-- From: file:/usr/local/google/buildbot/repo_clients/https___googleplex-android.googlesource.com_a_platform_manifest.git/mnc-release/frameworks/support/v7/appcompat/res/values-v23/styles_base.xml -->
    <eat-comment/>
    <style name="Base.Widget.AppCompat.Button.Colored" parent="android:Widget.Material.Button.Colored"/>
</resources>

September 5, 2015 1:42pm

This is the values-v23.xml file

September 5, 2015 1:42pm

Nice job formatting, but paste your MainActivity file

September 5, 2015 1:43pm

Ok this is the Java file:

package com.heatcode.funfacts;

import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.view.Menu;
import android.view.MenuItem;

public class FunFactsActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_fun_facts);
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) {
        // Inflate the menu; this adds items to the action bar if it is present.
        getMenuInflater().inflate(R.menu.menu_fun_facts, menu);
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onOptionsItemSelected(MenuItem item) {
        // Handle action bar item clicks here. The action bar will
        // automatically handle clicks on the Home/Up button, so long
        // as you specify a parent activity in AndroidManifest.xml.
        int id = item.getItemId();

        //noinspection SimplifiableIfStatement
        if (id == R.id.action_settings) {
            return true;
        }

        return super.onOptionsItemSelected(item);
    }
}

September 5, 2015 1:44pm

This is the XML file

    <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:paddingLeft="@dimen/activity_horizontal_margin"
    android:paddingRight="@dimen/activity_horizontal_margin"
    android:paddingTop="@dimen/activity_vertical_margin"
    android:paddingBottom="@dimen/activity_vertical_margin"
    tools:context=".FunFactsActivity">

    <TextView
        android:text="Did You Know?"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:textSize="24sp" />

    <TextView
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:text="Did You Know Ants stretch when they wake up  in the morning?"
        android:id="@+id/factTextView"
        android:layout_centerVertical="true"
        android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
        android:layout_alignParentStart="true"
        android:textSize="24sp" />

    <Button
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:text="Show Another Fun Fact!"
        android:id="@+id/showFactButton"
        android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
        android:layout_centerHorizontal="true" />

    </RelativeLayout>

September 5, 2015 1:44pm

The errors seem to be tied to the: values-v23.xml file

September 5, 2015 1:45pm

I think I know some people who can help you

Jon Kussmann and Gloria Dwomoh

September 5, 2015 1:46pm

Thanks. Should I contact them directly?

September 5, 2015 1:47pm

I mean you can, but I have already summoned them by the @

September 5, 2015 1:48pm

Ok Awesome Thanks again! Can you tell it's my first time using the Forum? :)

September 5, 2015 1:50pm

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September 6, 2015 8:35pm

That cleared up the issues! Thanks Guys!!

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Hello There, Brand new whiner here :) I'm getting 3 errors when attempting to run my FunFacts App.

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Using API 23 (Recommended - it's the latest version)

Using API 22

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