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Discover how to easily restore the `archive option` for your Xamarin Android projects in Visual Studio 2019 after a recent update.
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Restoring the Archive Option for Xamarin Android Projects in Visual Studio 2019

If you are a Xamarin developer, you may have recently encountered an issue after updating Visual Studio 2019 where you can no longer find the option to archive your Android project. This unexpected change can be frustrating and may cause confusion, especially if you're used to accessing the archive option in a certain location. In this guide, we'll provide clarity on this issue and guide you through a quick solution to restore the functionality you need to efficiently manage your project.

Understanding the Problem

After a recent update, many developers reported that the option to archive the Android project was no longer visible when right-clicking on the project in the Solution Explorer. Instead of being situated above the "View Archive" option as it used to be, it seems to have vanished from the expected location. This raises the question: Where did the archive option go?

Finding the Solution

Interestingly, several users in the community experienced this same problem only to find it resolved shortly after posting about it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this issue:

Check Your Project Configuration

Explore the Project Type: Sometimes the archive option can depend on the active project type. If you find yourself in your iOS project by mistake, you might not see the option for the Android project.

Switch to the Android Project: Ensure that the Android project is correctly selected in Solution Explorer.

Adjust Project Options

If the option still doesn't appear:

Open the Builds Options:

Go to the Build menu in Visual Studio.

Look for settings associated with Builds or Configuration Manager.

Confirm the Active Configuration:

Ensure that the configuration for your Android project is correctly set up. Sometimes, switching between configurations (Debug/Release) can realign the options available to you.

Verify Archive Option Availability

After following the above steps:

Right-click on Your Android Project: Check if the Arcive option is now back and accessible above the "View Archive" option.

If it appears, you can proceed to archive your project as intended!

Conclusion

Technical hiccups are undoubtedly frustrating, but they can often be resolved with the right approach. If you've encountered the issue of an unavailable archive option in your Xamarin Android project after updating Visual Studio 2019, following these steps should help restore it.

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