Error while merging dex Program type already present: android.support.v4.os.ResultReceiver$MyResultReceiver

Question

Error when merging the dex

following are the dependencies.

ext {
    anko_version=\'0.10.5\'
    support_lib=\'1.0.0-alpha1\'
    room_lib = \"1.1.0\         


        

Answer 1

Add Following plugins

ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-androidx
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-androidx-adapter

Add these two lines in platforms/android/gradle.properties file

android.useAndroidX=true
android.enableJetifier=true

Here is a video as well: https://youtu.be/0RaJlGipYHc