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Xamarin forms android: Could not determine API level for $(TargetFrameworkVersion) of 'v8.1'

Getting following error when rebuilding xamarin forms android project.

/Library/Frameworks/Mono.framework/External/xbuild/Xamarin/Android/Xamarin.Android.Common.targets(2,2): Error XA0000: Could not determine API level for $(TargetFrameworkVersion) of 'v8.1'. (XA0000) (Myproject.Android)

Found the same issue in some other threads. The solution on there is open .csproj file and change AndroidUseLatestPlatformSdk from True to False, and rebuild. I found this solution on here and here.

But I don't know which .csproj file need to modify? Can some one tell it more clearly?

Solution

  • You'll want to edit Myproject.Android.csproj.

    Here's how to edit a csproj in Visual Studio:

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    1. Unload the Project

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    2. Edit the File

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    3. Reload the Project

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