Not showing language option after selecting project template in Android Studio

Question

The "New Project" wizard in Android Studio is not showing the "Language" option. I want to use Java, but it's forcing me to use Kotlin.

I am expecting to use Java for Android development. How can I make a Java project?

Answer 1

You've selected a Jetpack Compose project template, and Jetpack Compose can only be used with Kotlin.

Specifically, you've selected the "Empty Activity" template shown below that has the Jetpack Compose logo on it:

To solve this, select any template with "Views" in the name, or select the "No Activity" template. You'll be given the "Language" dropdown in any of those templates and will be able to select Java there:

That said, Android development is becoming increasingly Kotlin-first; you may wish to consider trying Kotlin.