Can't find Open for Editing in Android Studio

The problem is caused by missing .iml project files. These files are added automatically to the .gitignore file but they should not. To fix it:

1. Delete .idea folder.
2. Create a new temporary Flutter project with the same name.
3. Copy from the project to your existing project these 2 missing files:

• [project_name].iml
• android/[project_name]_android.iml

4. Open Android Studio and the problem should be gone.

To avoid it in the future, make sure .iml files are not excluded in the gitignore. There is a Github issue on this topic.

Easiest tip that worked for me: Create new file under android, give it the following name:

[project_name]_android.iml

Leave it empty then re-try the option. Works like charm!

create a file in android studio inside android name

[project_name]_android.iml

copy paste bellow code

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<module type="JAVA_MODULE" version="4">
  <component name="NewModuleRootManager" inherit-compiler-output="true">
    <exclude-output />
    <content url="file://$MODULE_DIR$" />
    <orderEntry type="sourceFolder" forTests="false" />
    <orderEntry type="library" name="Dart SDK" level="project" />
  </component>
</module>

another solution: you can copy this file from another app and rename as like [project_name]_android.iml then paste in your project

Got to your project view on the left, then find the folder labeled "android" (it will have your current project name next to it in brackets). Right click, then navigate to Flutter > Open Android module in Android Studio.

Alternatively, if you open any file (e.g. build.gradle) in that "android" subdirectory, you will see Open for Editing in Android Studio at the top right. If you happened to click "hide" on this banner previously, simply restart the IDE. Source.

What happens when you right click on the Android folder -> flutter? Can you open the Android project from there?

This option has stopped working for me after I allowed Android Studio to generate Android project from the "Android project detected" popup suggestion.

I afraid it messed up something in Android Studio settings. I was able to fix it only after deleting all its settings. I guess there should be a more elegant solution.

You can always do it the simple way, File -> Open -> inside the project's folder, select android, and open it in a different window

If you're not seeing that option, you can try this:

1. Press cmd + shift + o and search for build.gradle file:

   

2. Once you open it, you'll see Open for Editing in Android Studio option at top right corner.