Xamarin.Android error/warning XA5300

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Issue

The XA5300 error is generated when the required Android SDK or Java SDK cannot be located during the build.

Solution

This can be fixed on the command-line by overriding either the $(AndroidSdkDirectory) or $(JavaSdkDirectory) MSBuild properties:

This can also be fixed within Visual Studio options.

Consider submitting a bug if you are getting this failure under normal circumstances.