diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index a348c97a..7be02882 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ android {
     }
 
     kotlinOptions {
-        jvmTarget = compileOptions.sourceCompatibility.toString()
+        freeCompilerArgs = ['-Xjvm-default=compatibility']
     }
 
     buildFeatures {