Else statement inside Switch is an syntax error?

Question

I am getting Syntax Error on the else statement in the following code :

switch(v.getId())
{
case R.id.b0 :      
    if(s.length()==1 && s.charAt(0)=='0');
    {  
    et2.setText("0");
    et1.setText("0");
    }
    else
    {
    s=s+"0";
    call(s);
    }
    break;
//2nd case and body
}

The Error is : Syntax error on token "else", delete this token

Does java not permit this?

Will I have to use the nested switch?

Or is there something wrong with my code itself?

Answer 1

if(s.length()==1 && s.charAt(0)=='0');

remove ;

Answer 2

if(s.length()==1 && s.charAt(0)=='0');
                                     ^ Remove this!

You're terminating your if statement earlier than you think you are...