Gradle DSL method not found when updating application version - gradle

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 fileThe build file may be missing a Gradle plugin.
Apply Gradle plugin
How to solve this problem?

Answer 1

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'

Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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>

Answer 6

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