How to Fix: Android Studio Error "Android Gradle plugin requires Java 11 to run. You are currently using Java 1.8"
Android Studio Error: Upgrade Java to fix compatibility issue with Android Gradle plugin.
📋 Table of Contents
To resolve the Android Gradle plugin error, you need to update your Java version to at least Java 11. Since you've already downloaded and installed Java 11, let's proceed with updating the IDE settings.
✅ Update Java Version in Android Studio
- Open Android Studio and go to File >Settings (or Preferences on Mac).
Update Java Version
- Step 1: In the Settings window, navigate to Build, Execution, Deployment >Compiler.
Update Java Version (continued)
- Step 2: In the Compiler settings, click on the Java Home field and select the Java 11 installation directory.
🎯 Final Steps
After updating the Java version, restart Android Studio. Your project should now be compatible with the latest Java version.
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