After setting up android-support-v7-appcompat R.java is missing

Question

I am trying to change my Eclipse project to make it backward compatible to Android 2.1. I followed the instructions to set up the Support Library from here but after I atta

Answer 1

Just click Project > Android > Fix Project Properties.

It worked on Eclipse Kepler and latest ADB version !

Answer 2

you should delete the android-support-v4.jar from android private libraries because it is already in android-support-v7-appcompat

Answer 3

Okay, I figured out what was the problem.

The build target of my project was Android 2.1 (API 7). I had to target Android 4.0 (API 14) at least to get rid of the warning message.

YOUR APP WILL STILL RUN ON Android 2.1 DEVICES! This is what I missed whan I set up the target wrongly.

Answer 4

you need to add jar (support v7) in libs folder of support v7 project in your project and add support version 7 as library project to your project

Answer 5

Click in your project, select properties, select Andoid and do the same with the library to ensure that both have the same Project Build Target. Don't touch tha manifest sdk anything, as that will cause the error to reapear

Answer 6

I'm kind of new to Android development, but I found this solution:

1. If you want compatibility, first make sure you create your project with both the MinimunRequiredSDK, TargetSDK and CompileWith set to API7:Android 2.1(Eclair) at the "New Android Application" Eclipse's window.

2. Create the support Library project android-support-v7-appcompat, according to the guide provided by developers.android.com (http://developer.android.com/tools/support-library/setup.html#using-apis)

3. Add the support library to your project (Right button click on your project, properties, android, at the library frame). Notice that the R.java file is gone.

4. Go to your project's project.properties file and change the property called target to "Google Inc.:Google APIs:14". DO NOT change this attribute in the AndroidManifest.xml file.

5. Clean your project. The errors are gone.

6. Run your project.

7. If you are not running your app on a real device, you'll always be asked to select a compatible device. Select one that runs Android 2.1 and enjoy.

OBS.: Due to this workaround, the annoying message "No compatible targets were found" will always appear if you are working with a Virtual Device. You can answer NO and select a device in the Android Device Chooser window. Highly recommended to choose one that runs Android 2.1