Android Studio Error: "You must install the Android Support Repository though the SDK Manager"

Question

I just initialised a project on Android Studio, and it was working fine in version 0.2.6, but in 0.2.7, I get this error:

It creates a folder inside my Applications directory, but it does not initialize the project. Any help regarding this problem would be appreciated. I get no problems with version 0.1.1 through version 0.2.6, but when it comes to 0.2.7, things start to get problematic, like this and I can't even start a project.

Answer 1

With 2.7 update I got the same issue. It looks like now Android Studio thinks sdk lays in under its own folder at android-studio/sdk.

You should be able to use android app under android-studio/sdk/tools to get missing components (not tested).

Another solution would be to fix sdk path (tested):

Close any projects then drop to Welcome to Android Studio Dialog

1. Select Configure -> Project Defaults -> Project Structure
2. Select SDKs -> Android SDK -> Android SDK Home Path
3. Update it to your previous sdk location.

Answer 2

got the same problem when applying the last patch (2.7). I've resolved it by copying SDK Manager.exe from android-studio\sdk\tools\lib to android-studio\sdk\ then I've launched it and install the missing component.

After restarting Android Studio it works again !