Option to "build signed apk" missing

Question

After updating my Android Studio to the latest version, I can no longer find the option to build signed apk.

I have tried installing beta and canary builds of Android Studio but they do not seem to carry the option either. Can someone help me figure out how to generate signed apks?

Answer 1

I've tried re-installing Android SDK Build Tools but that didn't work for me. But I managed to see the option by ensuring that the project is opened in the Android directory instead of the project root.

Answer 2

Try Invalidate restart Goto File > Invalidate Caches/Restart If you still face the problem then you have to reinstall the android studio not the build. Delete the android studio folder from users or where you have given the path while installing.then open the android studio and it will automatically start installing

Answer 3

I solved this issue by deleting and re-downloading Android SDK Build-Tools. Posting this here in case anyone else is facing this issue.