diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 10b84ae9..83314087 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -66,6 +66,10 @@ These changes are needed because the Android Stripe SDK requires the use of the
 
 If you are having troubles to make this package to work on Android, join [this discussion](https://github.com/flutter-stripe/flutter_stripe/discussions/538) to get some support.
 
+##### Issue with latest Android plugin
+
+We are aware of an issue with `com.android.application` plugin version 8.0.0 and above. Do not upgrade to this version as it can crash the payment sheet in release builds. See [issue](https://github.com/flutter-stripe/flutter_stripe/issues/1909) to follow the progress.
+
 #### iOS
 
 Compatible with apps targeting iOS 13 or above.
diff --git a/example/android/settings.gradle b/example/android/settings.gradle
index 8e11cefd..151528c4 100644
--- a/example/android/settings.gradle
+++ b/example/android/settings.gradle
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ pluginManagement {
 
 plugins {
     id "dev.flutter.flutter-plugin-loader" version "1.0.0"
-    id "com.android.application" version "8.5.1" apply false
+    id "com.android.application" version "7.3.0" apply false
     id "org.jetbrains.kotlin.android" version "1.8.10" apply false
 }
 
diff --git a/packages/stripe/README.md b/packages/stripe/README.md
index 10b84ae9..83314087 100644
--- a/packages/stripe/README.md
+++ b/packages/stripe/README.md
@@ -66,6 +66,10 @@ These changes are needed because the Android Stripe SDK requires the use of the
 
 If you are having troubles to make this package to work on Android, join [this discussion](https://github.com/flutter-stripe/flutter_stripe/discussions/538) to get some support.
 
+##### Issue with latest Android plugin
+
+We are aware of an issue with `com.android.application` plugin version 8.0.0 and above. Do not upgrade to this version as it can crash the payment sheet in release builds. See [issue](https://github.com/flutter-stripe/flutter_stripe/issues/1909) to follow the progress.
+
 #### iOS
 
 Compatible with apps targeting iOS 13 or above.