Fix 'Could Not Find com.theartofdev.edmodo:android-image-cropper:2.8.0' Error

When adding an image cropper to your Android application, you might encounter the following error while building your project:

Could not find com.theartofdev.edmodo:android-image-cropper:2.8.0

This issue arises because the original Android-Image-Cropper library is outdated and no longer available in standard repositories. Below are the steps to fix this issue and use a working alternative.

Why Does This Error Occur?

Library is Deprecated: com.theartofdev.edmodo:android-image-cropper is no longer maintained.
Repository Removal: The library was previously available on jcenter(), which has been shut down.
Incorrect Dependency Configuration: Your project might still be referencing outdated dependencies.

How to Fix the Issue

Solution 1: Use an Alternative Library

Since the original library is no longer maintained, you can use the CanHub Android-Image-Cropper, which is actively updated:

Step 1: Add JitPack Repository

Modify your root build.gradle file by adding JitPack:

pluginManagement {
    repositories {
        gradlePluginPortal()
        google()
        mavenCentral()
        maven { url='https://jitpack.io' }
    }
}

dependencyResolutionManagement {
    repositoriesMode.set(RepositoriesMode.FAIL_ON_PROJECT_REPOS)
    repositories {
        google()
        mavenCentral()
        maven { url='https://jitpack.io' }
    }
}

Step 2: Update the Dependency

Replace the old dependency with the new version in your app-level build.gradle file:

dependencies {
    implementation("com.github.CanHub:Android-Image-Cropper:4.6.0")
}

Solution 2: Use an Alternative Library

If you're still facing issues, try using another maintained image cropper library:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.vanniktech:android-image-cropper:4.6.0'
}

And update your imports accordingly:

import com.canhub.cropper.CropImageView
import com.canhub.cropper.CropImage

FAQs

1. Why was the old Image Cropper library removed?

The original com.theartofdev.edmodo:android-image-cropper library was hosted on jcenter(), which has been shut down. As a result, the library is no longer available for download.

2. How can I fix unresolved dependencies in Gradle?

Try the following steps:

Sync Gradle: Open Android Studio → File → Sync Project with Gradle Files.
Invalidate Caches and Restart: File → Invalidate Caches / Restart.

Delete and Reinstall Dependencies:

rm -rf .gradle
./gradlew clean
./gradlew build

3. Will this fix work for both Kotlin and Java?

Yes, both Kotlin and Java projects can use the updated CanHub Image Cropper library without issues.