Gradle DSL method not found when updating application version

Question

I want to update my app on google play store, it can't accept the updated file with the same version.

Do I've changed the version from build.gradle file :

android {
compileSdkVersion 21
buildToolsVersion "21.1.2"

defaultConfig {
    applicationId "net.koorasudan.app"
    minSdkVersion 14
    targetSdkVersion 21
    versionCode 5.1
    versionName "5.1"
}
buildTypes {
    release {
           minifyEnabled false
        proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
    }
}

But when I sync the gradle it shows me this error :

Error:(23, 0) Gradle DSL method not found: 'versionCode()' Possible causes:
The project 'SmartView 3' may be using a version of Gradle that does not contain the method. Open Gradle wrapper file
The build file may be missing a Gradle plugin. Apply Gradle plugin

How to solve this problem?

possible duplicate of [Gradle DSL method not found: 'runProguard'](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/27078075/gradle-dsl-method-not-found-runproguard) — Dijkgraaf, Jul 02 '15 at 20:56

score 19 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 02 '15 at 21:06

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The versionCode is an integer.

You can't use versionCode 5.1 in your build.gradle

Also you have to add this line at the beginning of your script.

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

answered Jul 02 '15 at 21:06

Gabriele Mariotti

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thank you too, i've add the line on the beginning of the script. – KingoC Jul 02 '15 at 23:05
If this resolves your issue, please mark the answer as correct. It can help other users. thanks. – Gabriele Mariotti Jul 03 '15 at 21:05
Changing the versionCode to an Integer works for me – FalconBot Jan 27 '20 at 04:40

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 02 '15 at 21:03

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Did you add the android plugin on top of the gradle file?

apply plugin: 'android'

Version code needs to be an integer by the way! switch from 5.1 to 5 and it will work!

answered Jul 02 '15 at 21:03

Peter P

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score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 06 '16 at 00:28

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FWIW: I have encountered this problem when testing for large version codes (>= 10 digits). Gradle bug?

answered Aug 06 '16 at 00:28

kip2

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No, it's not a bug. Version code needs to be an integer, i switch it from 5.1 to 5 and it worked! – KingoC Aug 07 '16 at 08:44
Version codes greater than 2100000000 will give this exact same error message. The [docs mention that this is the highest version number allowed](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/55749856/gradle-dsl-method-not-found-versioncode) – James Allen Jul 14 '19 at 16:12

score 2 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 29 '16 at 13:29

You should put your version code as Integer. after any publication of your app you have to increase version code so that the android OS finds out that this version is newer one.

but in Version name you can put what ever you want in string format.

hope usefull

score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Mar 29 '21 at 19:09

Version code should be in integer format.

Please use the code below:

<i>
android {
compileSdkVersion 21
buildToolsVersion "21.1.2"
defaultConfig {
    applicationId "net.koorasudan.app"
    minSdkVersion 14
    targetSdkVersion 21
    versionCode 5
    versionName "5.1"
}
buildTypes {
    release {
           minifyEnabled false
        proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'),'proguard-rules.pro'
    }
}
</i>

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Feb 17 '20 at 08:24

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just use version code 2, do not use version code 2.0 or any float value

versionCode 2

    versionName "2.0"

like this and rebuild the app, it will solve your problem

answered Feb 17 '20 at 08:24

Azeem Choudhary

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Gradle DSL method not found when updating application version

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