How to add 'libs' folder in Android Studio?

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I need help in creating the 'libs' folder in Android Studio for my project (It is not auto-generated in my project).

When I want to create a folder, it gives me lots of options, like AIDL, Assets, JNI, Java, Java Resources, Renderscripts, and 'res' folders. I chose Res and added a libs folder but it didn't show up on my file structure on the left.

Can anyone help me?

I wanted to add a JAR file but I can't find libs to put in.

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just create it from a file explorer, it should work! – rupps
Can you teach me in details? I have no idea where to create in. Here is my dir : C:\Users\Juicy\Desktop\Utranslator\app\src\main\res Is it here? – Danzeeeee
It still does not show in my Android Project on my left hand side in Android Studio. I cant use my jar – Danzeeeee
then create the folder libs into c:/users/juicy/desktop/Utranslator/app/ ... It should show up, I think there's an icon to refresh the tree. Also, copy the library right away into the created dir with the file explorer, exit and re-run Android Studio – rupps
Sorry to say that its still not working. The libs file is like invisible in Android Studio but it exists in File Explorer – Danzeeeee

7 Answers

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The solution for me was very simple (after 10 hours of searching). Above where your folders are there is a combobox that says "android" click it and choose "Project".

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Click the left side dropdown menu "android" and choose "project" to see libs folders

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*after choosing project you will see the libs directory

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libs and Assets folder in Android Studio:

Create libs folder inside app folder and Asset folder inside main in the project directory by exploring project directory.

Now come back to Android Studio and switch the combo box from Android to Project. enjoy...

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Another strange thing. You wont see the libs folder in Android Studio, unless you have at least 1 file in the folder. So, I had to go to the libs folder using File Explorer, and then place the jar file there. Then, it showed up in Android Studio.

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also, to get the right arrow, right click and "Add as Library".enter image description here

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also you should click right button on mouse at your projectname and choose "open module settings" or press F4 button. Then on "dependencies" tab add your lib.jar to declare needed lib

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You can create lib folder inside app you press right click and select directory you named as libs its will be worked