Android Eclipse - Could not find *.apk

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byNikita Barsukov·Oct 25, 2024

Experiencing the Could not find *.apk error on Eclipse? Let's debug! Verify the correct setup of your Eclipse IDE, including its SDK and ADT. Also, make sure your project's build path is generating the .apk in the /bin directory.

Perform a clean and rebuild using Project -> Clean... to remove unwanted artifacts. Double-check the minSdkVersion in your AndroidManifest.xml; it should align with your AVD.

Again, if your .apk is still playing hide and seek with you, remove /bin and /gen folders, and play clean and build again with your project.

Example:

// To clean and rebuild the project in Eclipse:
Project -> Clean...    // Dusting off the old 
Project -> Build All   // Bringing up the new

Your troubleshooting checklist

Verify project settings

Confirm that your project isn't incognito as a library when it's actually an app. Navigate to Properties by right-clicking on your project. Select Android and be sure the "Is Library" option isn't playing peekaboo with you (it should be unchecked). Generally, libraries love the keep quiet, so make sure "Is Library" is checked for these types.

Inspect compiler Issues. Clean! Rebuild!

An erratic compiler might be what’s brewing the storm. Gaze out for compiler issues and any workspace anomalies that signal trouble. Act brave, click Project -> Clean..., and banish the haunted build files to rebuild your .apk. Re-import the unruly project to Eclipse, if needed.

Theme: A fresh start

When Eclipse throws tantrums, give it some downtime. Yes, restarting Eclipse can solve complex issues. You can also kick out debug.keystore into oblivion (which you can find lurking in ~/.android/ on Unix-based systems). It spurs a new one on the next build.

Double down on debugging

Update to conquer

Upgrade your Eclipse and the Android plugin (ADT) to their latest power levels. They come loaded with bug fixes and enhancements that could set things right.