diff --git a/13_auth/android/app/build.gradle b/13_auth/android/app/build.gradle
index 8d610fb694..e695e54341 100644
--- a/13_auth/android/app/build.gradle
+++ b/13_auth/android/app/build.gradle
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ dependencies {
     def recyclerview_version = "1.3.2"
     def junit_version = "4.13.2"
     def ext_junit_version = "1.2.1"
-    def espresso_core_version = "3.5.1"
+    def espresso_core_version = "3.6.1"
     def activity_version = "1.9.1"
     def lifecycle_version = "2.8.2"
     def mdc_version = "1.12.0"