[FIXED] Missing JDK 1.8 virtual machine on Mac OS Yosemite

Issue

I have mac os 10.10 Yosemite and I'm trying to install all of my tools for Android studio. I have installed the java package from apple and the jdk 1.8 from Oracle.

However, the JavaVirtualMachines folder in /System/Library/Java does not display the 1.8.0jdk.

I have simply installed the .dmg file from Oracle and run it.

If I run

java -version

I get this:

java version "1.8.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_25-b17)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.25-b02, mixed mode)

Here's also a folder view of my Java installation:

Any idea how I can get the 1.8 (or even the 1.7) virtual machine so I can build in Android Studio.

Solution

I believe the JVM in /System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines is Apple's version.

Oracle's version installs in /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines

Answered By - Kyle Lanchman
Answer Checked By - David Marino (JavaFixing Volunteer)