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Troubleshooting

Crash: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: androidx.datastore.preferences.PreferenceDataStoreDelegateKt

Problem:

You may encounter the following crash at runtime:

java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: androidx.datastore.preferences.PreferenceDataStoreDelegateKt

Solution:

This issue usually occurs when the Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) version is outdated. To resolve this:

  1. Run the Android Studio Upgrade Assistant

    • Open your project in Android Studio.
    • Go to Tools > AGP Upgrade Assistant.
    • Follow the prompts to upgrade your project.
  2. Update AGP to at least version 8.6.0

    • Open your project’s build.gradle (Project-level) file.
    • Update the AGP dependency to version 8.6.0 or higher:
      dependencies {
      classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.6.0'
      }
    • Sync your project with Gradle files.

After upgrading, rebuild your project. The crash should be resolved.