Why can't I see the layout preview in Android Studio but instead I see a 'cross' sign and am not able to add any elements?

Question

Screenshot of what appears on clicking layout and selecting the design tab.

I tried installing android studio thrice but each time I see the same 'cross' sign instead of a Hello World on the phone.

Answer 1

转到文件菜单->使缓存/重新启动无效->使并重新启动

Answer 2

The Gradle Project Sync failed because Gradle wasn't installed properly and Android Studio wouldn't install or complete the incomplete installation. So I manually reinstalled Gradle and followed the steps given on this link and the preview came back. Thanks for for helping anyways. Cheers! Install Gradle

Answer 3

go to build.gradle(Module:app) file check your minSdkVersion make it 17 and above and sync your gradle. in my case it solve.

Answer 4

your view is zoomed at 1000% which makes it go out of bounds so just zoom in or make to 50 to 70 % and it will be visible.

Answer 5

I've met this issue, try sync gradle