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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Getting Started with Android Running the Fun Facts Project

Ryan S
Ryan S
3,889 Points
Posted by Ryan S
Ryan S
3,889 Points

I can't click on the ''Run'' button, how can I fix this?

I did everything as mentioned in the video, though I still can't click on the green ''Run'' button neither the ''AVD Manager'' button. They are all grey colored instead of green and purple.

I tried to click on Run via the main menu on the top, but all options over there seem to be unclickable too.

I thought it maybe has to do with the fact that Android Studio is constantly telling me that I don't have any SDK installed. However, I did install the Java SDK as was given in the ''Download for Windows'' task. I referred the SDK to Android Studio as follows: C:\Users\NameOfUser\Desktop\android-studio\sdk

It would be great if someone could help me, as now I'm stuck and can't do anything. Thanks in advance!

1 Answer

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points

You need to have both an Android SDK and a Java SDK installed. It sounds like you're missing the Android one. Just to the right of the AVD button should be a button with an Android head with a downward arrow beneath for the Android SDK Manager window. Open it and make sure you download the Tools and most recent SDK (the Extras at the bottom won't hurt either).