I create a simple project and then I right-click on the project and then I use the make mudole app
option. Now I have two build.gradle
folders: 1-
Not really sure what the underlying problem was, but I found the solution in a concurrent problem that was occurring: https://stackoverflow.com/a/32490472/1544046
Essentially, I had to change my gradle target to use the wrapper and not a defined path. I've had it set to the Gradle Wrapper in the past, but it seems to revert from time to time without notice. Once I switched back and recompiled it worked fine.
In the project's settings: Build, Execution, Deployment->Build Tools->Gradle and select "Use default gradle wrapper".