To fix the "System could not find the file" error when building a .NET MAUI Android project, you can follow these steps:
- Check File Paths: Ensure that the file paths referenced in your project are correct and that the files actually exist in those locations.
- Clean and Rebuild: Sometimes, build artifacts can cause issues. Delete all bin and obj folders from all projects before opening and building them again in Visual Studio.
- Update SDK and Tools: Make sure that the Android SDK and Build-Tools are installed and up to date. This includes tools like
aapt.exe
,zipalign.exe
, andlint.bat
, which are necessary for building Android projects. - Check Configuration: Ensure that the required platform project is set to deploy in Visual Studio's Configuration Manager.
If the problem persists, consider checking for any specific error messages that can guide you further.
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