Update Eclipse with Android development tools v. 23

Update Eclipse with Android Development Tools v. 23: A Complete Guide

So you've updated Eclipse with the new SDK tools version 23, but now you're facing some issues. Don't worry, we're here to help! 👍

Problem: ADT Version Conflict

Upon starting Eclipse, you might encounter the following error:

"This Android SDK requires Android Developer Toolkit version 23.0.0 or above. Current version is 22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206. Please update ADT to the latest version."

You might have tried checking for updates using "Check for updates" in Eclipse, but unfortunately, it didn't find any updates. When you attempted to install new software with version 23, you encountered the following error:

"Cannot complete the install because of a conflicting dependency. Software being installed: Android Development Tools 23.0.0.1245622 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.feature.group 23.0.0.1245622) Software currently installed: Android Developer Tools 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package.product 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290) Only one of the following can be installed at once: ADT Package 22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package 22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206) ADT Package 23.0.0.1245622 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package 23.0.0.1245622) Cannot satisfy dependency: From: Android Development Tools 23.0.0.1245622 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.feature.group 23.0.0.1245622) To: com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package [23.0.0.1245622] Cannot satisfy dependency: From: Android Development Tools 22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206) To: com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package [22.6.3.v201404151837-1123206] Cannot satisfy dependency: From: ADT Package 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package.feature.group 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290) To: com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 22.2.0 Cannot satisfy dependency: From: Android Developer Tools 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package.product 22.2.1.v201309180102-833290) To: com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.package.feature.group [22.2.1.v201309180102-833290]"

Solution: Troubleshooting and Updating Dependencies

These version conflicts occur when Eclipse attempts to install the new Android Development Tools (ADT) version 23. To resolve this issue, you need to manually update the dependencies.

Follow these steps to update Eclipse:

1. Open Eclipse and navigate to Help ➡️ Install New Software.

2. In the "Work with" field, enter the URL: https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/.

3. Hit Enter.

4. Select the ADT package(s) you need to update.

5. Click on Next and then Finish to begin the installation process.

6. Restart Eclipse once the installation is completed.

Problem: Missing Proguard and Other Tools

Upon downloading the latest ADT from the website, you might notice that the proguard folder (dir/tools/proguard) is missing, along with some other tools. This can be frustrating, but we have a solution! 🛠️

Solution: Manual Update and Importing Missing Tools

To resolve this issue and have all the necessary tools in SDK Tools rev. 23, follow these steps:

1. Open the Android SDK Manager.

2. Scroll down and find Android SDK Build-tools.

3. Make sure the latest version is selected and click on Install Packages.

4. Wait for the installation to complete.

5. Once the installation is done, navigate to the android-sdk folder on your system.

6. Locate the android-sdk/build-tools folder.

7. Within the build-tools folder, copy the latest version folder (e.g., 25.0.2).

8. Paste the copied folder and rename it to proguard (e.g., android-sdk/build-tools/proguard).

9. Now, when you compile your project, Eclipse will find the necessary proguard files.

And that's it! You should now have the required proguard folder and other missing tools in SDK Tools rev. 23. 🎉

If you're still facing any issues or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out in the comments section below. Happy coding! 💻

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