diff --git a/05_mvvm/app/build.gradle b/05_mvvm/app/build.gradle
index 51143b019..5cc2ec111 100644
--- a/05_mvvm/app/build.gradle
+++ b/05_mvvm/app/build.gradle
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ 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"