diff --git a/blessed/build.gradle b/blessed/build.gradle
index 10df7a5..a8aae7e 100644
--- a/blessed/build.gradle
+++ b/blessed/build.gradle
@@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ android {
     }
 
     kotlinOptions {
-        jvmTarget = "1.8"
+        jvmTarget = "17"
     }
 
     compileOptions {
-        sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
-        targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+        sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+        targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_17
     }
 }