androidunreal-engine5

Missing "package.xml" File During Android Project Setup in Unreal Engine 5

I am a beginner attempting to set up a simple Android project following an online tutorial. I have tried this process using Unreal Engine versions 5.3.2 and 5.5; however, I have encountered the same issue with both versions.

The error prompts me to accept the SDK license (see screenshot) and mentions a missing package.xml file, specifically expected under the directory:

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Engine\Source\ThirdParty\Android\package.xml.

Upon inspection, I found that the file does not exist. Below is the output of the directory’s contents:

PS C:\ue\UE_5.3\Engine\Source\ThirdParty\Android> dir  

    Directory: C:\ue\UE_5.3\Engine\Source\ThirdParty\Android  

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name  
----                 -------------         ------ ----  
d-----        12/16/2024   5:48 PM                detex  

PS C:\ue\UE_5.3\Engine\Source\ThirdParty\Android>

It appears that something might have gone wrong with the installation, or this could be a bug with Unreal Engine 5. How to resolve this issue?

Solution

  • I should have mentioned earlier that I had all SDKs and NDKs installed, as I frequently work on Android development. However, the real solution was Vandit's final suggestion:

    “Reinstall Android Support in UE: If the problem persists, consider reinstalling the Android support packages through Unreal Engine’s setup process.”

    In summary, the key step is illustrated in the screenshot below.

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    Thank you for your assistance.