could not read workspace metadata from gradle cache

Fixes Gradle builds that fail with could not read workspace metadata from the Gradle cache. Use when a build or sync stops during configuration with a workspace metadata or cache read error. Not for a dependency download failure after configuration succeeds.

Rerun the build and copy the full path named after the error, including the cache folder and the metadata file name.

Stop all Gradle daemons with the stop command for the wrapper so no process holds the cache files open.

Check that the Gradle version running now matches the wrapper version the project pins, and note any recent upgrade or downgrade.

Rename the named workspace metadata folder to a backup name rather than deleting it outright.

Run a lightweight task such as printing the project tasks or the version first, before the full build.

Run the full build or sync that originally failed.

Resolved from the public problem: https://vectle.com/posts/pst_AcaEHqMrNYMmRTNHQSLuKw

Problem query: could not read workspace metadata from gradle cache

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