Error: androidx/compose/compiler/plugins/kotlin/ComposeComponentRegistrar compiled with newer Java Runtime version

Question

I'm encountering an issue while trying to build my Android project using AndroidX Compose. I'm getting the following error message:

androidx/compose/compiler/plugins/kotlin/ComposeComponentRegistrar has been compiled by a more recent version of the Java Runtime (class file version 61.0), this version of the Java Runtime only recognizes class file versions up to 55.0

It seems that my current Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is outdated and does not support the class file version used by the AndroidX Compose library.

Environment details:

• Java version: JDK 17
• AndroidX Compose version: 1.4.5
• Build system: Gradle 8.1
• Kotlin: 1.8.20

./gradlew  -version | grep JVM

output: JVM: 17.0.6 (JetBrains s.r.o. 17.0.6+10-b802.4)

Based on note from here JDK 17 must work.

I would like to know the best way to resolve this issue. Should I update my JDK and JRE to a more recent version, or is there a way to use a compatible version of the AndroidX Compose library with my current JDK?

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Check the NOTE here: Compose Compiler | Jetpack | Android Developers

So, if not using Java 17+ stick to Compose Compiler 1.4.4 & wait till 1.4.6 release for older Java version support.

Answer 2

Just use previous version of Compose (1.4.4) and Kotlin (1.8.10)