diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b7e0456..96604ea 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Run `flutter doctor` and fix everything it complains before proceeding
 
 - Copy `env.sh.example` and set it up for your machine
 - Ensure you have run `gomobile init`
-- In Android Studio, make sure you have the current ndk installed by going to Tools -> SDK Manager, go to the SDK Tools tab, check the `Show package details` box, expand the NDK section and select `26.1.10909125` version.
+- In Android Studio, make sure you have the current ndk installed by going to Tools -> SDK Manager, go to the SDK Tools tab, check the `Show package details` box, expand the NDK section and select `27.0.12077973` version.
 - Ensure you have downloaded an ndk via android studio, this is likely not the default one and you need to check the
   `Show package details` box to select the correct version. The correct version comes from the error when you try and compile
 - Make sure you have `gem` installed with `sudo gem install`
diff --git a/android/app/build.gradle b/android/app/build.gradle
index 53d6fc8..2a6f7c5 100644
--- a/android/app/build.gradle
+++ b/android/app/build.gradle
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ android {
 
     compileSdkVersion 34
 
-    // default ndk version for AGP 8.5: https://developer.android.com/build/releases/past-releases/agp-8-5-0-release-notes
-    ndkVersion "26.1.10909125"
+    // default ndk version for AGP 8.7: https://developer.android.com/build/releases/past-releases/agp-8-7-0-release-notes
+    ndkVersion "27.0.12077973"
 
     sourceSets {
         main.java.srcDirs += 'src/main/kotlin'