Gradle error after updating to Android Studio 2.3

Question

The gradle build is failing with the message

 Error:Could not create parent directory for lock file C:\Program Files\Android\Android Studio\gradle\gradle-2.14.1\wrapper\dists\gradle-2.14.1-all\8bnwg5hd3w55iofp58khbp6yv\gradle-2.14.1-all.zip.lck

This is my build.gradle(Project)

 // Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.

 buildscript {
   repositories {
    jcenter()
}
    dependencies {
    classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.2.3'

    // NOTE: Do not place your application dependencies here; they belong
    // in the individual module build.gradle files
    }
 }

allprojects {
  repositories {
    jcenter()
  }
}

  task clean(type: Delete) {
    delete rootProject.buildDir
}

All projects show the same error after the update.

Try deleting .gradle file http://stackoverflow.com/a/39270010/3111083 and restart studio — Sunil Sunny, Mar 04 '17 at 08:40
I am also facing similar issue, tried many solutions no luck.. have been 3 days. — Shankar, Mar 12 '17 at 02:04
Try this once, hope it will help you https://stackoverflow.com/a/44254745/4862479 — Kailas Bhakade, Jul 17 '17 at 12:12

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 13 '17 at 02:11

I was also facing the similar error, below changes did the job.

The issue was Android Studio 2,3 and it's default gradle version is 3.3.

I accidentally updated SDK build tools to latest one 25.0 .0, after Android Studio popped up message to update and Gradle plugin version to 2.3.0 for which required gradle version is 3.3+.

I did the below changes to fix the issue:

Installed older SDK build tools 19.1.0 to use previous Gradle versions
File> Project Structure > Project > And change the gradle version to 2.3.0
Changed build.gradle(Project: app_name) > classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.3.0' to 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.1.2'

Finally, do Invalidate Caches / Restart or Sync.

It seems like it's better not to use 3.3 yet. Source & Credits

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 05 '17 at 02:31

Try to set in your build.gradle:

classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.3.0'

In gradle-wrapper.properties:

distributionUrl=https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-3.3-all.zip

And then check "Use default gradle wrapper (recommended)" in Android Studio settings (Gradle tab).

Sync project or invalidate cash and restart.

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 08 '17 at 08:00

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Step 1:changes in gradle-wrapper.proprties

distributionUrl=https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-3.3-all.zip

Step 2:changes in app\build.gradle

 classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.3.0'

Step 3: changes in project level build.gradle

classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.3.0'

sync your project.
It solved my problem.

answered Mar 08 '17 at 08:00

Manmohan Pal

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Copy and paste [this](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/42593758/gradle-error-after-updating-to-android-studio-2-3/42603803#42603803) answer?:) – bitvale Mar 09 '17 at 04:06
Its not copy and paste ,I have mentioned 3 steps that clearly mention which files you have to modify :) :) – Manmohan Pal Mar 09 '17 at 09:54

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 09 '17 at 21:05

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Just press in AndroidStudio:

Sync Project with Gradle Files.

answered Mar 09 '17 at 21:05

Morozov

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@Jorgesys you try. For me this solution helped. – Morozov Dec 20 '17 at 08:03

score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Mar 06 '17 at 11:59

Hi i am also got the same problem. But now i got solution

First you should update Android NDK-bundle. This is under File--> Project Structure SDK Location last one. There is one option download.

After Again create new package with all plugins install again Then import the project. That time don't do update again. Then it was working me.

Try it All the best*****

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Mar 19 '17 at 20:39

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I tried some of the other suggestions here, but ultimately after deleting my .gradle directory and setting everything up again it seemed to be OK

answered Mar 19 '17 at 20:39

ModWilliam

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Mar 26 '17 at 17:14

Android studio 2.3 and preview 2.4 requires Gradle version 3.3 & above!!! I had 2.8 it didn't work.
I installed 3.4 & it still didn't work, I figured out that the source directory
was set to 2.8, not 3.4!!
So make sure u have 3.3 or 3.4 installed and the path is set to the correct one... Even don't set the path to say
C:\user......\gardle\bin
set it to
C:\user.....\gradle
I had the problem for days!!!Wish it works well for you....

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Apr 10 '17 at 20:51

I had the exact same problem. I debugged the issue by adding debug statements to \platforms\android\cordova\lib\check_reqs.js (90:25). From this debug I found that my previous SDK did have a templates directory - for my installation is is: C:\Android\SDK\tools\templates.

Fortunately I had a backup of that directory. So my final solution for Android 2.3.1 installation was to copy my C:\Android\SDK\tools\templates directory to the newly created SDK directory from the 2.3.1 installation.

I don't like this in-eligant solution but it did immediately resolve my problem.

I hope this helps someone.

score 0 · Answer 9 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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i had the same problem. this is how i solved mine:
1. Download gradle-4.0
2.Download NDK using SDK manager
3. open file>settings>Build,Execution,Deployment>gradle and configured as below. Click Here to view image

it solved my problem

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Jun 22 '17 at 13:01

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score 0 · Answer 10 · edited Aug 31 '17 at 08:49

Try my solution

I'm using android studio 2.3.1, i just make a few step to solved the problem.

based on doc at androiddev https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/gradle-plugin.html#updating-gradle

Plugin version Required Gradle version

1.0.0 - 1.1.3 2.2.1 - 2.3
1.2.0 - 1.3.1 2.2.1 - 2.9
1.5.0 2.2.1 - 2.13
2.0.0 - 2.1.2 2.10 - 2.13
2.1.3 - 2.2.3 2.14.1+
2.3.0+ 3.3+

Requirement : Gradle version 3.4

Step 1 Remove all gradle in folder C:\Users\.gradle\daemon

Step 2 Redownload Gradle 3.4 and put in directories C:\programfiles\android\androidstudio\gradle

step 3 Configure gradle in android studio 2.3.1 gradle settings. change to folder "C:\Program Files\Android\Android Studio\gradle\gradle-3.4"

Step 4 close your android studio and reopen project

I hope this solution help.

score 0 · Answer 11 · edited Sep 19 '17 at 22:01

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Download it manually from https://gradle.org/releases/ .
Extract it and make a dir for it in ur Android Studio And your SYSTEM.
Android Studio: Setting > Build > Gradle > Uncheck Offline Work and put the DIR.
System: Environment Variables > Edit(if u have another gradle PATH) or New > put The DIR.

Have a good day.

edited Sep 19 '17 at 22:01

Fabrizio

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answered Sep 19 '17 at 21:47

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score -1 · Answer 12 · answered Jun 13 '17 at 13:55

Just try to change this line like the below one distributionUrl=https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-3.3-all.zip

and refresh it. If it still not works then there can be option which will automatically update your dependencies according to the version installed.

Gradle error after updating to Android Studio 2.3

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