Unexpected namespace prefix "xmlns" found for Linear Layout

Question

I am getting this error while creating my .xml file for customdialog in android app.

Unexpected namespace prefix "xmlns" found for tag Linear Layout

Here is my code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout 
android:layout_gravity="center" 
android:orientation="vertical" 
android:layout_width="wrap_content" 
android:layout_height="wrap_content"

xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<ImageView 
    ...
<ScrollView 
    ...
<LinearLayout 
    ...

  **xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">**
    <Button 
        ...
    <Button 
        ...
    <Button 
        ...
  </LinearLayout>
</LinearLayout>

Answer 1

Just remove the line you have already marked with stars:

**xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">**

(Well, you'll have to keep the >)

The xmlns tag should only be included in the outmost container.

Answer 2

At that point in the XML, you're already in the scope of the first xmlns:android definition. You shouldn't be defining it again. Just delete that second definition and you'll be fine.