Failed linking file resources

Question

This is the java file that is giving the error

package com.example.daksh.timetable;

import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
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Answer 1

This sometimes happens when you have a random XML file doing nothing. Removing the file resolves the issue.

Answer 2

It's Obvious that if you have a big project, it will be a nightmare to check each and every xml file.

Run the following command in android studio terminal and it will give you the filename with the issue

gradlew build --stacktrace

Answer 3

This message means there is a syntax error in your XML file. If Logcat cannot pinpoint the error with a friendly log message with the xml file name, try cleaning the project and rebuilding the project. It worked for me.

In the Build tab, you will get a node named Android Issues.

The error message explaining the error with the XML file is under it.

Answer 4

I know this question has been answered already, however, I still would like to add to what a lot has posted here for others having a similar but not specific problem.

This error sometimes also comes as “Android resource linking failed”. It is sometimes vague. The solution sometimes could be quite boring and painful but, this error is absolutely nothing serious.

In this case, the error is not Vague because Android Studio pointed to the problem file.

General Cause The error shows up when Gradle encounters an error (Usually a syntax or typo error) in one or more of your XML files.

Most of the XML files are located in the res folder, however, you might still find some outside the res folder. For example, the AndroidManifest.xml located in “/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml”. Here is an example of a layout file that would give the “Error: failed linking file resources” error.

Solution To solve this problem, all you have to do is go through each of your XML files to figure out where the error might be. This could sometimes be time-consuming but be rest assured that the error will disappear as soon as you find and fix the problem XML.

You might be lucky and Android Studio will point you in the exact direction just like the one asked in the question......

Other times like when you are using an older version of Android Studio, the error would not be this specific.

Here are some Tips to finding the problem XML quickly If you have a lot of XML files and it would be just too difficult to go through them one after the other, you could use the following tips to make the process easier:

Undo: Most times, you are already halfway through a project before you experience this issue. Meaning that it was a recent change to one of your XML files that caused the issue. If that is the case, you can try to undo your recent change to the XML files. To undo, simply use the key combination: Ctrl+Z.

Open every XML file: The second method involves simply opening every single XML file in your project (Without scanning). The reason for this is that sometimes, after opening the problem XML file, Android Studio then detects the error and underlines the exact line.

Answer 5

I was doing Temperatur Converter App.I was facing same error while running the app as: Android Studio linking failed. In String.xml a line was missed, I included the line. It went fine without any errors.

Before Correction

<resources>
<color name="myColor">#FFE4E1</color>
<string name="Celsius">To Celsius</string>
<string name="fahrenheit">To Fahrenheit</string>
<string name="calc">Calculate</string>
</resources>

After editing:

<resources>
<string name="app_name">Temp Converter</string>
<color name="myColor">#FFE4E1</color>
<string name="Celsius">To Celsius</string>
<string name="fahrenheit">To Fahrenheit</string>
<string name="calc">Calculate</string>
</resources>

Answer 6

Check your XML files for resolving the Errors.Most of the time the changes made to your XMLfiles get Affected.so try to check the last changes you made.

Try to Clean your Project....It Works

Happy Coding:)