Updating the plugin is like changing the dependency classpath mentioned in the project gradle file . For this please open Project level build. gradle file located outside all the modules. This is the Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
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Method 1
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Verify Gradle Installation. Now open the command prompt. In the command prompt, enter Gradle -version . It will display the current version of Gradle just installed on the screen.
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Go to Android Studio -> Preferences -> Plugins (for Mac) and File -> Settings -> Plugins (for windows) and search “Check for Dependency updates plugin” . Install it and restart android studio. You will be able to see Dependencies tab on the right which will show if any dependency has a new update available.
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