FragmentContainer error using Android 8.1 and Support 27.0.2

[davidortinau]

Description

In testing the upcoming 27.0.2 support libraries with Android 8.1, the application crashes.

can't make objects of type android.support.v4.app.FragmentPagerAdapter: 0x132df2c8

https://gist.github.com/Redth/2766ece9d75a9247a61adeda625e8b59

Steps to Reproduce

1. File > New > Xamarin.Forms App (not the blank)
2. Update the project to framework 8.1
3. Update the Android libs to 27.0.2 (see @davidortinau for the feed)
4. Run and observe

Expected Behavior

The application runs and can navigate tabs.

Actual Behavior

Crashes on startup.

Basic Information

• Version with issue: 2.5.0
• Platform Target Frameworks:
  • Android: 8.1
• Android Support Library Version: 27.0.2

Reproduction Link

Archive.zip

[hartez]

@davidortinau Which version of VS are you using?

[davidortinau]

@hartez VS Mac 7.4, Alpha channel

https://gist.github.com/davidortinau/aeaec4fa2b6d50590fdf5773203f5a74

[igorfel]

@davidortinau i've been facing the same problem, as a work around i've switched to stable channel and now it's working just fine. I'm using windows, i don't know if this will help on mac

[davidW83]

Facing the exact same problem:

Postet it in
dotnet/android#1216

[Redth]

This is apparently already fixed and will be part of 15.6 P4 release.