diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 4e3b6cb2c..e11d3df6b 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -33,6 +33,5 @@ project(':extern:bouncycastle') {
 // SDK Version and Build Tools used by all subprojects
 // See http://tools.android.com/tech-docs/new-build-system/tips#TOC-Controlling-Android-properties-of-all-your-modules-from-the-main-project.
 ext {
-    compileSdkVersion = 27
-    buildToolsVersion = '27.0.3'
+    compileSdkVersion = 28
 }