Could not find method android() for arguments in Android Studio project [duplicate]

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I am trying to do a grade sync on my android studio project and I keep getting this error in the title. My build.gradle file is

// Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
buildscript {
repositories {
    jcenter()
}
dependencies {
    classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:2.2.1'

    // NOTE: Do not place your application dependencies here; they belong
    // in the individual module build.gradle files
}
}
allprojects {
repositories {
    jcenter()
}
}
task clean(type: Delete) {
delete rootProject.buildDir
}

android {
compileSdkVersion 24
buildToolsVersion '24.0.0'
}
dependencies {

}

My error message is

Gradle sync failed: Could not find method android() for arguments [build_aiwlctiq29euo9devcma4v4r7$_run_closure3@22efc0bc] on root project 'MyRadio

I have looked online and tried multiple solutions but nothing seems to work. What does this even mean? Any help would be appreciated.

Put your android and dependencies to build.gradle in app folder. Not in root project folder. — Ajith Pandian
– Ajith Pandian, Commented Oct 13, 2016 at 5:29

Ajith Pandian · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-13 05:33:50Z

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Move your android{} part to this file

answered Oct 13, 2016 at 5:33

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Rajesh Satvara · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-13 05:36:01Z

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currently you are editing top level gradle file but you have to edit App level

add dependencies over there.

answered Oct 13, 2016 at 5:36

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Vivek Mishra · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-13 06:22:33Z

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Each module you add in your Android Studio Project has its own build.gradle file. Any dependencies that you want to add is added in associated module build.gradle file. So in your case you have to add your dependencies in your app's build.gradle file.

Here is an image showing where you should add that.

answered Oct 13, 2016 at 6:22

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Umino · Accepted Answer · 2017-09-06 15:29:39Z

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Refresh gradle after deleting the below

android {
compileSdkVersion 24
buildToolsVersion '24.0.0'
}
dependencies {

}

It works for me

answered Sep 6, 2017 at 15:29

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robot_alien Over a year ago

Strange solution! But it worked for me as well...Thank you :-)

Nikunj Paradva · Accepted Answer · 2018-07-19 17:47:01Z

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Check if your APP Level Build.Gradle is missing Plugin

then Add apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

in APP Level Build.Gradle

From My solution.

answered Jul 19, 2018 at 17:47

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