Can't restore NuGet Packages

Question

I downloaded a Xamarin Solution from TFS and now need to restore the NuGet packages. I tried to do it like this :

Update-Package -reinstall -Project ProjectName

But it didn't work and I got this message:

This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.

How can I restore the NuGet packages? I tried to manually download android_m2repository, Clean Solution, delete bin/obj, rebuild - NOT WORKING, still :

An error occurred trying to install required android components on Project

UPD : I tried also Update-Package –reinstall - not worked :

This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer.

Answer 1

Hi You can remove the all nuget packages.for that select nuget and right click to remove it then go to app package and remove the Packages Folder then restart your visual studio and reinstall the Nuget Packages

It works for me

Thank You :)

Answer 2

I just updated my Visual Studio 2017 from 15.6.4 to 15.7.2. It helped with packages, in my case.

Answer 3

I had similar issues once where it turned out that the Android SDK that was referenced was not installed. Maybe look in that direction?

Answer 4

Right-click on the Solution and click Restore NuGet Packages

Or try running this command in the folder that has your solution file:

dotnet restore

Or

nuget restore

Answer 5

Package restore is primarily enabled through Tools > Options > NuGet Package Manager in Visual Studio: Check this Screenshot