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Android

Posted by Erin Barker
Erin Barker
1,817 Points

How to add Parse .jar file to libs in android studio?

I want to use Android Studio as opposed to Eclipse for this app, but I am having trouble adding the jar file to libs.

The error says that the .jar is read-only.

I look at the properties of .jar file, and it is not read-only.

Any ideas on how to fix this and add the .jar file?

3 Answers

Ankit Patel
Ankit Patel
3,685 Points
Ankit Patel
Ankit Patel
3,685 Points

you can copy and paste your jar file in libs folder.

then on build.gradle file just add dependency like this

dependencies { compile files ('/libs/xxx.jar'); }

Harry James
Harry James
14,780 Points
Harry James
Harry James
14,780 Points

I had the same issue but I managed to find a workaround. Instead of dragging the jar file in, try copying it and then right clicking on the libs folder and pasting it in. This worked for me.

I guess it's a bug with Android Studio at the moment and will hopefully be fixed soon :)

Erin Barker
Erin Barker
1,817 Points
Erin Barker
Erin Barker
1,817 Points

Thanks!