diff --git a/template/android/gradle.properties b/template/android/gradle.properties
index a6de6f6..50a0ed6 100644
--- a/template/android/gradle.properties
+++ b/template/android/gradle.properties
@@ -42,3 +42,8 @@ hermesEnabled=true
 # This allows your app to draw behind system bars for an immersive UI.
 # Note: Only works with ReactActivity and should not be used with custom Activity.
 edgeToEdgeEnabled=true
+
+# Opt out of built-in kotlin and new DSL behavior that ships with AGP 9.
+# Starting from AGP 10.x these opt outs will be removed.
+android.builtInKotlin=false
+android.newDsl=false
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