diff --git a/example/android/app/build.gradle b/example/android/app/build.gradle
index 3a963017..8d163b0d 100644
--- a/example/android/app/build.gradle
+++ b/example/android/app/build.gradle
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ android {
         testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
         // TODO: Specify your own unique Application ID (https://developer.android.com/studio/build/application-id.html).
         applicationId "com.yourcompany.flutter_webview_plugin_example"
-        minSdkVersion 16
     }
 
     buildTypes {