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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Creating the Screen Layout Adding a Button

Robert Hirtle
Robert Hirtle
250 Points
Posted by Robert Hirtle
Robert Hirtle
250 Points

I cannot bypass this err. Error:(3, 22) compileSdkVersion android-22 requires compiling with JDK 7

I attempted to download JDK 7 and install but it still will not work. This prevents my preview screen from functioning.

2 Answers

Andrei Fecioru
Andrei Fecioru
15,059 Points

You probably have Java6 installed by default but you need Java7 to compile your project. To verify this run the following at the command prompt:

$ java -version

If you see something like the following:

java version "1.6.0_65"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_65-b14-466.1-11M4716)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.65-b04-466.1, mixed mode)

then it mens that you have Java6 installed. Just go to the Java download page and download and install Java JDK7 or newer.

After installation please check that the correct Java version is being activated by running the same command at the command prompt.

Hope this helps.