Gradle – Android – In App Review causes compile error – Amplify old dependency

Gradle – Android – In-App Review Causes Compile Error – Amplify Old Dependency

Issue Description

When integrating In-App Review into your Android project using Gradle, you might encounter a compile error related to an outdated dependency. This is usually triggered by the Amplify library, which can introduce conflicts with the In-App Review library.

Understanding the Cause

The Amplify library, used for backend development, can sometimes bundle an outdated version of a dependency required by the In-App Review library. This creates a conflict during compilation, resulting in errors.

Resolution Strategies

1. Upgrade Amplify Dependency

• Open your build.gradle file (module: app).
• Locate the Amplify dependency and update its version to the latest compatible version.

dependencies {
    // ... other dependencies
    implementation "com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-core:2.16.0"
    implementation "com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-auth-core:2.16.0"
    // ... other dependencies
}

2. Exclude Conflicting Dependency

• If upgrading Amplify is not feasible, you can exclude the conflicting dependency directly.

dependencies {
    // ... other dependencies
    implementation("com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-core:2.16.0") {
        exclude group: "com.google.android.play", module: "core"
    }
    // ... other dependencies
}

3. Update In-App Review Dependency

• Verify that you are using the latest version of the In-App Review library.
• Update the dependency in your build.gradle file.

dependencies {
    // ... other dependencies
    implementation "com.google.android.play:core:1.10.3"
    // ... other dependencies
}

Troubleshooting Tips

• Check for conflicting versions of the com.google.android.play:core library in your project.
• Use a dependency analysis tool like Gradle’s dependency resolution report to identify conflicting dependencies.
• Clean and rebuild your project after making changes.

Summary

By understanding the cause of the compile error and applying the suggested resolutions, you can successfully integrate In-App Review into your Android project without encountering compatibility issues.