java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate activity ComponentInfo

You may be trying to find the view before onCreate() which is incorrect.

public class MainActivity extends Activity {

  ImageView mainImage = (ImageView) findViewById(R.id.imageViewMain); //incorrect

  @Override
  protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState){
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
  }
  ...
}

There is another way to get an java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate activity ComponentInfo exception and that is the activity that you are trying to start is abstract. I made this stupid mistake once and its very easy to overlook.

It is a problem of your Intent.

Please add your Activity in your AndroidManifest.xml.

When you want to make a new activity, you should register it in your AndroidManifest.xml.