Read the current sources with channel context
The Gradle release notes identify the current Gradle release. The AGP 9.4 reference lists Gradle 9.6.0 and JDK 17 as its minimum/default compatibility entries, with maximum API support of 37.
That AGP page also contains alpha-labelled change sections. Verify the actual artifact and release channel offered for your project rather than assuming every prominent release-note heading is a production-stable recommendation.
Separate the three version questions
| Question | Evidence |
|---|---|
| What is newly documented or released? | Official release notes and artifact channel |
| What does this AGP version require? | Its compatibility table |
| What does my project actually run? | Wrapper and JVM output plus plugin declaration |
Android Studio's version is another separate component. Its compatibility table describes supported AGP ranges, not a command to upgrade every existing project immediately.
Inspect the local project
./gradlew --version
Then inspect the AGP plugin declaration in the root build script or version catalog. The command reports Gradle and its JVM; it does not replace reading the Android plugin version.
If CI and the IDE disagree, compare the wrapper path, Java environment and included builds before changing versions.
Choose a tested combination
Start from the AGP version needed for your compile SDK and plugin ecosystem, then select its supported Gradle and JDK combination. Test release packaging, lint, shrinking, native builds and third-party plugins before promotion.
Do not treat “newer than the minimum” as proof that every combination has been validated for your project.
Keep the article date meaningful
Version information is a dated snapshot. APKLint's Build Analyzer can review your declarations, but it is not a live dependency resolver and cannot establish the newest available artifact in a private repository. Recheck the official sources when making a future upgrade.
Sources and further reading
- Android Developers: Current Android Gradle plugin release notes
- Gradle: Gradle Wrapper
- Android Developers: Java versions in Android builds
- Gradle current release notes
- Android Gradle Plugin 9.4 compatibility reference
- Android Studio stable releases and toolchain compatibility
Reference review: 22 September 2026. Examples illustrate the workflow; check your installed versions, release artifact and account-specific Console requirements before applying them. This guide is not a claim that APKLint executed your project or verified your private account.
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