Android compile error using buildozer

Question

I am trying to compile an .apk (this one) using buildozer. But I keep getting the command failed message below. I\'ve tried using a different python path, reinstalling build

Answer 1

This is an issue with buildozer failing to install the Android build-tools. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Until then, you can work around this by manually installing build-tools (https://github.com/kivy/buildozer/issues/146#issuecomment-57061269):

1. Run ~/.buildozer/android/platform/android-sdk-21/tools/android to launch the Android SDK Manager. (If you have a different SDK version, replace android-sdk-21 with the appropriate folder)
2. Click the Deselect All link at the bottom of the window, and check the box next to "Android SDK Build-tools -- 20". (Note: the exact version doesn't matter, just pick the newest version available.)
3. Click the Install 1 package... button.
4. Click Accept License and then click the Install button.
5. Close the SDK Manager and resume working with buildozer.