Android Studio Run Apk Does Not Exist on Disk

If you bump into the following error when Run 'app' in Android Studio.

05/16 16:26:05: Launching app
The APK file D:\android\Travelopy\app\build\outputs\apk\release\app-release.apk does not exist on disk.
Error while Installing APK

Make sure Android Studio -> Run -> Edit Configuraion

or at the top toolbar, on the left side on run (play) icon, which is app, click the drop down for Edit Configuraion

At Before launch section, add Gradle-aware make if doesn't already exist.

NOTE: When prompted for Select Gradle Task, leave it blank and click OK.

Android Studio Gradle Aware Make

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✨ By Desmond Lua

A dream boy who enjoys making apps, travelling and making youtube videos. Follow me on @d_luaz

👶 Apps I built

Travelopy - discover travel places in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan.