Can I use org.eclipse.aether in Android app? - java

Background
I am trying to develop an Android App for coding,for which I want to parse gradle files and download the repositories which users needs.However,I install my app only to see an error which implies Android has got rid of Apache Http.But in Aether,the package is needed.
What I have done
1.I have try to use HttpLegacy.jar to use the deprecated api.But what is necessary for Aether.transport-http is removed ,which I mean is not in Android API or Legacy.jar.
2.Well,there maybe other resolutions such as create an Apache Http compact package by myself.If it wouldn't take too much time,I think,I would do this.
Please help me out.
Thank you for taking time to give me a hand.

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