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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Introduction to Methods and Classes

Posted by Dana Rock
Dana Rock
Courses Plus Student 1,777 Points

Pallet Issue

Normally, in the Pallet, the items show up with a graphical layout of the items, such as TextView, Button, Checkbox, etc.

I only get a text description of the items, with a generic icon.

Can someone point me to where the issue is from?

2 Answers

Luke O'Neill
Luke O'Neill
7,822 Points
Luke O'Neill
Luke O'Neill
7,822 Points

It's probably because of the API. Up in the right hand corner you'll see the little android guy with a number next to him (Probably 20). Go in your sdk manager and install the API 19, or one that does not have a "W" in the name. Like 4.4W. Then after you install it click the little android guy in the corner and select 19. Everything should show up fine now.

I had the same problem and this did the trick for me.

Dana Rock
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Dana Rock
Courses Plus Student 1,777 Points
Dana Rock
Dana Rock
Courses Plus Student 1,777 Points

Thank you Luke! That did if for me, and now I feel "normal"!