Failed to find byte code for android/hardware/fingerprint/FingerprintManager$AuthenticationCallback

Question

I get the following error while trying to run my app from Android Studio:

Failed to find byte code for android/hardware/fingerprint/FingerprintManager$AuthenticationCallback

Error occurred after updating buildToolsVersion to '27.0.3'.
Android Gradle plugin version 3.1.1, Gradle version 4.4.

How I can fix this?

Answer 1

Ah the instant run bug raises it's head again.

To disable Instant Run just uncheck the tick box (see SO answer).

This is Google issue 72811718 a bug in AS 3.1+