Eclipse giving error, missing R.java file after recent update

After updating to SDK Tools to rev. 22 for the first time, you may need to relaunch Android SDK Manager again and install a new item: Android SDK Build-tools. enter image description here

After installing this, clean your projects and rebuild.


Yesterday, I made an update with sdk manager, and I had the same problem as you. I fixed the issue: I have updated another time the android sdk (with the sdk manager tool), then I check update from eclipse for install the updated ADT plugin and I rebuid my project. "Android sdk Build-tools" from Android sdk manager is now rev 17 and now it is OK. I think the issue is from adt plugin from eclipse


import android.R - remove this statement from all your classes and then do a clean your R file will be generated. if this did not work then check all your xml files for any errors and then do a clean. These 2 are the most common reasons for R file to go missing


Changes in your Build target also can effect R.java in Eclipse so

Right Click Project >> Properties >> Android >> Select Latest(usually) Android API Platform >> Click OK

Hope this is helpful.


Follow These steps...

  1. Right Click Your Project.
  2. Select Properties->Android Check Project Build Target and API Level.
  3. Again come back and open Android Sdk Manager Chekc the Tools and make sure you are installed Curresponding Android SDK Build Tools.

Eg : IF you selected api level 17 in properties you should install Android SDK Build Tools 17..