Unable to Find Bundled Java Version on Flutter: Comprehensive Guide

When using Flutter doctor with Android Studio version 3.0, you may encounter the error message "Unable to find bundled Java version." This can be particularly perplexing if your Java version is up to date and you have no older Android Studio installations on your system. To resolve this issue, follow the steps outlined below:

For macOS Users:

JetBrains Runtime "Android Studio Electric Eel":

1. Set the JAVA_HOME path as per this guide.

2. Run the following commands:

   cd /Applications/Android\ Studio.app/Contents/jbr
   ln -s ../jbr jdk
   ln -s "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin" jdk

• Navigate to the Finder, search for "Android Studio," and:

  • Right-click -> Show Package Contents
  • Open "contents" folder and create a new folder called "jre"
  • Copy the contents of the "JetBrainsRuntime" folder into the "jre" folder
• Run "flutter doctor -v" to verify if the issue is resolved.

Other JetBrains Runtime Versions:

1. Run the following commands:

   cd /Applications/Android\ Studio.app/Contents/jre
   ln -s ../jre jdk
   ln -s "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin" jdk

• Execute "flutter doctor -v" to check for the resolution.

JetBrains Toolbox Users:

1. Set the JAVA_HOME path as per the instructions.

2. Replace "username" with your macOS username and run:

   cd /Users/username/Library/Application Support/JetBrains/Toolbox/apps/AndroidStudio/ch-0/203.7583922/Android Studio.app/Contents/jre
   ln -s ../jre jdk
   ln -s "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin" jdk
   
   flutter doctor -v

If the issue persists, consider the following workaround:

cd /Applications/Android\ Studio.app/Contents
ln -s jbr jre