Troubleshooting "Could Not Download gradle-7.3.1.jar" The error message typically surfaces in Android Studio or Flutter projects when the build automation tool fails to retrieve the necessary Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) files from remote repositories . This issue is rarely about the file's existence and more often related to network restrictions, cache corruption, or version mismatches. Immediate Fixes to Try First
: In Android Studio, go to File > Invalidate Caches / Restart . Check all boxes and click Invalidate and Restart . could not download gradle-7.3.1.jar
If a previous download was interrupted (e.g., your computer went to sleep or the network timed out), the cached file may be "broken". Troubleshooting "Could Not Download gradle-7