diff --git a/crypto/build.gradle b/crypto/build.gradle
index c29556613..265a6bb8a 100644
--- a/crypto/build.gradle
+++ b/crypto/build.gradle
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ android {
     ndkVersion "21.4.7075529"
 
     defaultConfig {
-        minSdkVersion 16
+        minSdkVersion 19
         targetSdkVersion 34
         multiDexEnabled true