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How to solve the error “Your Project requires a higher compileSdkVersion on Flutter“.

The error message "Your Project requires a higher compileSdkVersion on Flutter" is a common roadblock encountered by Flutter developers during the app development lifecycle. The compileSdkVersion parameter in Flutter project configuration sets the version of the Android SDK against which your application is compiled. When there is a difference between the needed and specified versions, this error is triggered, potentially leading to compilation problems and slowed development progress.

In this post, we'll look into the complexities of the "Your Project requires a higher compileSdkVersion on Flutter" error, uncovering its underlying causes and presenting practical ways to help developers debug. Understanding the significance of this issue is critical for maintaining a smooth and error-free Flutter development environment, and this article seeks to provide newbie developers with the information required to efficiently overcome this challenge. Let's go on an adventure to learn about how to overcome this common stumbling block.

The "Your Project requires a higher compileSdkVersion on Flutter" error typically arises due to a mismatch between the required compileSdkVersion and the version specified in your Flutter project.

To resolve the "Your Project requires a higher compileSdkVersion on Flutter" error, follow these step-by-step instructions:

-Go to your Project's directory

Step One

-Select the project you are working on. Mine is “mi_card_flutter”

Step Two

  • Select “Android”, click on “app”

Step Three

  • Select “build. gradle” or “build”

Step Four

-Then double click and open with notepad.

Step Five

  • On the notepad, scroll down to where you have andriod{ ComplileSdkVersion30……

-Then change the “30” to “31” (depending on the version of your Android and project.

  • Click on “Save”, then close window.

Step Six

  • Go back to your Android studio, close it, and restart again.

-Re-open it again and run dart. Wait for it.……

PROBLEM SOLVED!

I hope this was very helpful.

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