I get the same error for almost every other extension. I always delete the Companion folder and reload the browser before testing an extension. That doesn't change anything.
As everyone knows, it also worked with Companion before. If we can basically only test with the compiled app, we don't need Companion anymore.
And as you can see from my example, it works without any problems with Niotron.
Yesterday I had the same problem, I assumed it was the extension and I updated it and that solved my problem, I was able to create the apk.
Is it probably due to some compiler update that causes the extensions to no longer grab some Java 8 methods? 
I have the same problem using KIO4_base64 and ClickZ, when i try to lunch the app on companion it gives me this error:
"Unable to load extensions.java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException:
String index out of range: -1"
companion version: 2.73 (from app store)
Phone: Samsung A30s
Android version: 11
So I was able to reproduce the problem. That means it's only a matter of time until I have it fixed. I'll probably post a binary of a fixed companion within the next 24 hours.
Thank you jis for your work, in Italy is 23.05pm😂. See you in ~14h
The fix is now up on ai2-test. You can download the updated companion, version 2.73t2u directly here.
Going to test it today and give to you some feedback...
Strange because I had this problem for a few days on Android 14. In addition, I read in PR that on Android14 the jar file has the same name as the extension. In my case, it was still classes.jar in the error.
On Android 11 with Companion Version: 2.73t2u
Unable to load extensions.java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException: String index out of range: -1Android 11 with Companion Version: 2.73u
On Android 14 with Companion Version: 2.73t2u
In the console:
invoke: no method named `SetBackgroundColor' in class joejsanz.joedevglassmorphism.JoeDevGlassMorphismOn the device:
file:https://ai2.appinventor.mit.edo/ode/download/file/6507989327478784/assets/external_comps/joejsanz.joedevglassmorphism/classes.jarThe apk of my project is installed and works perfectly, but in companion it has that error.
Did you use ai2test server as well ?
Ran tests on three devices, using both the ai2test server and ai2 server, with companion 2.73tu.
For me this has fixed the "String IndexOutOfBounds" error on Android 12 (genymotion) and Android 13 (Pixel 4a)
Well done Jeff !!
What remains is a continuing issue with Android 14/15 in loading a project with an updated extension which is returning the error of being unable to load the classes.jar. This is with tests on Android 15 Pixel 8a. This failed to load to the two projects I tested, which loaded just fine with Android 12 & 13.
Yes, both servers.
Yes, it also works on my Pixel 4XL (Android 13), but it doesn't work on Android 14 (Pixel 7 Pro). The same error as before.
Working fine on android 11 (Samsung A30s) Emulator v2.73t2u
The only "problem" when you launch it on the companion shows to update the version of the companion skippable pressing "not now"
You do not get this if you use the ai2test server to load your aia project.
How can i get it?
It will be best to wait until the updated companion is released. You should not develop on ai2test, it is for testing new features. Jeff did link to the ai2test server in his post.
Ok thank you for the momentary solution!
p.s. write me if you need help to test or else.
