Error: ANDROID_HOME is not set and "android" command not in your PATH. You must fulfill at least one of these conditions.

📱 Fixing "ANDROID_HOME is not set and "android" command not in your PATH" Error

So you're excited about developing mobile apps using PhoneGap, but you hit a roadblock: an error message that says "ANDROID_HOME is not set and 'android' command not in your PATH." Don't worry, we've got you covered! 🤩

Understanding the Error

Let's break down the error message to understand what it means. 💡

🔸 ANDROID_HOME is not set: This means that the environment variable ANDROID_HOME, which points to the Android SDK installation directory, is not configured.

🔸 "android" command not in your PATH: The Android SDK's android command is missing from your system's PATH variable. The PATH variable specifies the directories where executable files can be found.

To use Cordova with Android, you must fulfill at least one of these conditions.

Common Causes

There are a few common causes for this error:

1. Missing or incorrect Android SDK installation: Make sure you have installed the Android SDK properly and that the installation directory is correctly set.

2. Incorrect environment variable setup: The ANDROID_HOME environment variable might not be set correctly.

3. Incorrect PATH variable setup: The Android SDK's android command needs to be included in your system's PATH variable.

Solutions

Now, let's explore some simple solutions to get you up and running with PhoneGap! 🏃‍♂️

1. Checking Android SDK Installation

First, make sure you have the Android SDK installed on your machine. Here's what you can do:

🔹 Step 1: Open the Android Studio IDE.

🔹 Step 2: Go to Configure → SDK Manager.

🔹 Step 3: Check if the Android SDK is installed. If not, click on Show Package Details and select the desired version(s) of the Android SDK to install.

2. Configuring the ANDROID_HOME Environment Variable

If you have the Android SDK installed but the ANDROID_HOME environment variable is not set, you need to configure it manually. Follow these steps:

🔹 Step 1: Open your system's environment variables settings.

🔹 Step 2: Click on New to add a new environment variable.

🔹 Step 3: Set the variable name as ANDROID_HOME.

🔹 Step 4: Set the variable value as the path to your Android SDK installation directory (e.g., C:\Android SDK).

🔹 Step 5: Click OK to save the changes.

3. Updating the PATH Variable

If the ANDROID_HOME variable is correctly set, but the android command is still not found, you need to update your PATH variable. Here's how:

🔹 Step 1: Open your system's environment variables settings.

🔹 Step 2: Locate the PATH variable and click on Edit.

🔹 Step 3: Add the following entry at the end of the variable value: %ANDROID_HOME%\tools and %ANDROID_HOME%\platform-tools.

🔹 Step 4: Click OK to save the changes.

Test Your Setup

Now that we've fixed the error, it's time to test if everything is working fine:

1. Open a new terminal or command prompt window.

2. Type android and press Enter.

If the Android SDK manager opens up without any error messages, congratulations! You're good to go! 🎉

If you still encounter any issues, double-check your setup and consider seeking help from online forums or communities.

Conclusion

By following the solutions provided in this guide, you should no longer see the "ANDROID_HOME is not set and 'android' command not in your PATH" error. Now you can continue your mobile app development journey using PhoneGap and Cordova.

Remember, every error is an opportunity to learn and grow! 💪 So keep coding, keep exploring, and keep building amazing apps!

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