Generating Android APK file using gradlew

[Badr Eddine Zebbiche]

I have an android app which is based on ionic/capacitor

when i build it locally

```

bash ./gradlew build #-p android
bash ./gradlew assembleDebug #-p android

```

it works but whenever i run these in the pipeline, I run into issues related t the android-sdk and other dependencies.

Can someone guide here?

[john]

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[john]

Hi Badr,

It looks like you're facing issues with dependencies and the Android SDK when running your Gradle commands in the pipeline. This is a common problem when the environment in the pipeline doesn't have the proper configurations or paths set up, especially for Android SDK and other dependencies.

Here are a few things to check and try:

Ensure Android SDK is Installed: Make sure the Android SDK is properly installed and available in your pipeline's environment. You may need to explicitly define the path to the SDK using environment variables like ANDROID_HOME or set it in the Gradle properties file.

Check Gradle and SDK Versions: Sometimes, mismatched versions of Gradle, Android SDK, and the required build tools can cause issues. Ensure that the versions you're using locally are the same as those in the CI pipeline.

Install Dependencies in Pipeline: Before running the Gradle build, you might need to install the required dependencies in the pipeline. For example, in some CI/CD tools like Jenkins, you can use scripts to install the necessary SDKs and dependencies.

Add --stacktrace for Debugging: Running the Gradle commands with the --stacktrace option can provide more detailed information about what's going wrong. This will help in diagnosing the exact issue with the dependencies.

Cache Dependencies: If the problem is related to downloading dependencies every time, make sure to cache your dependencies in the CI pipeline to speed up the process and reduce the chances of network-related issues.

If you're also looking for more resources and guides to help with APK generation and troubleshooting, you can explore helpful tools and tutorials on Fire Kirin APK. They offer a great selection of tips and insights for Android app development.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your build process!

[SUFIAN SALEEM]

sometimes, I also face the same problem with my APK webpage hosted on WordPress

[Marion Smith]

Hello

I'm also facing this issue in my apk. 

[Soumyadeep Mandal]

Hi @Badr Eddine Zebbiche .,

You can ask this kind of question in Android-related communities!

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