diff --git a/13_room/app/build.gradle b/13_room/app/build.gradle
index 41869c4bd..749b55097 100644
--- a/13_room/app/build.gradle
+++ b/13_room/app/build.gradle
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ android {
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    def core_version = "1.15.0"
+    def core_version = "1.16.0"
     def appcompat_version = "1.7.0"
     def mdc_version = "1.12.0"
     def constraintlayout_version = "2.2.1"