diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml b/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
index 066b2c4ae1a..e5fe6fe0b01 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
@@ -121,22 +121,6 @@ jobs:
         with:
           credentials_json: ${{ secrets.GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT }}
       - uses: google-github-actions/setup-gcloud@v0
-      # create composite indexes with Terraform
-      - name: Setup Terraform 
-        if: contains(matrix.module, ':firebase-firestore')
-        uses: hashicorp/setup-terraform@v2
-      - name: Terraform Init
-        if: contains(matrix.module, ':firebase-firestore')
-        run: |
-          cd firebase-firestore
-          terraform init
-        continue-on-error: true
-      - name: Terraform Apply
-        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && contains(matrix.module, ':firebase-firestore')
-        run: |
-          cd firebase-firestore
-          terraform apply -var-file=../google-services.json -auto-approve
-        continue-on-error: true
       - name: ${{ matrix.module }} Integ Tests
         env:
           FIREBASE_CI: 1
@@ -178,6 +162,34 @@ jobs:
         with:
           credentials_json: ${{ secrets.GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT }}
       - uses: google-github-actions/setup-gcloud@v0
+            
+      # create composite indexes with Terraform
+      - name: Setup Terraform 
+        uses: hashicorp/setup-terraform@v2
+      - name: Terraform Init
+        run: |
+          cd firebase-firestore
+          terraform init
+        continue-on-error: true
+      - name: Terraform Apply
+        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+        run: |
+          cd firebase-firestore
+
+          # Define a temporary file, redirect both stdout and stderr to the file
+          output_file=$(mktemp)
+          if ! terraform apply -var-file=../google-services.json -auto-approve > "$output_file" 2>&1 ; then
+            cat "$output_file"
+            if cat "$output_file" | grep -q "index already exists"; then
+              echo "==================================================================================="
+              echo -e "\e[93m\e[1mTerraform apply failed due to index already exists; We can safely ignore this error.\e[0m"
+              echo "==================================================================================="
+            fi
+            exit 1
+          fi
+          rm -f "$output_file"
+        continue-on-error: true
+
       - name: Firestore Named DB Integ Tests
         env:
           FIREBASE_CI: 1
diff --git a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug-testing/gradle.properties b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug-testing/gradle.properties
index dab68d6f646..5328ce212de 100644
--- a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug-testing/gradle.properties
+++ b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug-testing/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.0.1
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
diff --git a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug/gradle.properties b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug/gradle.properties
index dab68d6f646..5328ce212de 100644
--- a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug/gradle.properties
+++ b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-debug/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.0.1
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
diff --git a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-interop/gradle.properties b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-interop/gradle.properties
index dab68d6f646..5328ce212de 100644
--- a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-interop/gradle.properties
+++ b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-interop/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.0.1
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
diff --git a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-playintegrity/gradle.properties b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-playintegrity/gradle.properties
index dab68d6f646..5328ce212de 100644
--- a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-playintegrity/gradle.properties
+++ b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck-playintegrity/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.0.1
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
diff --git a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck/gradle.properties b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck/gradle.properties
index dab68d6f646..5328ce212de 100644
--- a/appcheck/firebase-appcheck/gradle.properties
+++ b/appcheck/firebase-appcheck/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.0.1
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
diff --git a/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/PostReleasePlugin.kt b/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/PostReleasePlugin.kt
index 204304e70ee..439a45a18b4 100644
--- a/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/PostReleasePlugin.kt
+++ b/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/PostReleasePlugin.kt
@@ -52,6 +52,10 @@ class PostReleasePlugin : Plugin<Project> {
    * is set to the current version of said module. After a release, this `version` should be bumped
    * up to differentiate between code at HEAD, and the latest released version.
    *
+   * Furthermore, this file may optionally contain a `latestReleasedVersion` variable (if the SDK
+   * has released). If this property is present, it should be updated to the related version that
+   * went out during the release.
+   *
    * @see VersionBumpTask
    *
    * @param project the [Project] to register this task to
@@ -72,7 +76,9 @@ class PostReleasePlugin : Plugin<Project> {
    * @param project the [Project] to register this task to
    */
   fun registerMoveUnreleasedChangesTask(project: Project) =
-    project.tasks.register<MoveUnreleasedChangesTask>("moveUnreleasedChanges")
+    project.tasks.register<MoveUnreleasedChangesTask>("moveUnreleasedChanges") {
+      onlyIf("CHANGELOG.md file must be present") { project.file("CHANGELOG.md").exists() }
+    }
 
   /**
    * Registers the `updatePinnedDependencies` for the provided [Project]
diff --git a/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/VersionBumpTask.kt b/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/VersionBumpTask.kt
index f99e18baf2e..a00e07cf09e 100644
--- a/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/VersionBumpTask.kt
+++ b/buildSrc/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/gradle/plugins/VersionBumpTask.kt
@@ -24,22 +24,29 @@ import org.gradle.api.tasks.TaskAction
 import org.gradle.kotlin.dsl.provideDelegate
 
 /**
- * Bumps the `version` property of the specified [versionFile].
+ * Bumps the `version` property of the specified [versionFile], and sets the
+ * `latestReleasedVersion`.
  *
  * Primarily utilized as a post-release clean up task in which we bump the versions of released
- * modules to be one patch higher than their currently released counterparts.
+ * modules to be one patch higher than their currently released counterparts, and update their
+ * latest released version.
  *
  * @see PostReleasePlugin
  *
  * @property versionFile A [File] that contains the `version` property. Defaults to the
  * `gradle.properties` file at the project's root.
+ * @property releasedVersion A [ModuleVersion] of what to bump from. Defaults to the project
+ * version.
  * @property newVersion A [ModuleVersion] of what to set the version to. Defaults to one patch
- * higher than the existing version.
+ * higher than [releasedVersion]
  */
 abstract class VersionBumpTask : DefaultTask() {
   @get:[Optional InputFile]
   abstract val versionFile: Property<File>
 
+  @get:[Optional Input]
+  abstract val releasedVersion: Property<ModuleVersion>
+
   @get:[Optional Input]
   abstract val newVersion: Property<ModuleVersion>
 
@@ -50,18 +57,23 @@ abstract class VersionBumpTask : DefaultTask() {
   @TaskAction
   fun build() {
     versionFile.get().rewriteLines {
-      if (it.startsWith("version=")) "version=${newVersion.get()}" else it
+      when {
+        it.startsWith("version=") -> "version=${newVersion.get()}"
+        it.startsWith("latestReleasedVersion") -> "latestReleasedVersion=${releasedVersion.get()}"
+        else -> it
+      }
     }
   }
 
   fun configure() {
     versionFile.convention(project.file("gradle.properties"))
-    newVersion.convention(computeNewVersion())
+    releasedVersion.convention(computeReleasedVersion())
+    newVersion.convention(releasedVersion.map { it.bump() })
   }
 
-  fun computeNewVersion(): ModuleVersion? {
+  fun computeReleasedVersion(): ModuleVersion? {
     val version: String? by project
 
-    return version?.let { ModuleVersion.fromStringOrNull(it)?.bump() }
+    return version?.let { ModuleVersion.fromStringOrNull(it) }
   }
 }
diff --git a/firebase-config/gradle.properties b/firebase-config/gradle.properties
index eea304da3e2..4ef6fc9a4f1 100644
--- a/firebase-config/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-config/gradle.properties
@@ -15,6 +15,6 @@
 #
 
 version=21.5.1
-latestReleasedVersion=21.4.1
+latestReleasedVersion=21.5.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
 
diff --git a/firebase-crashlytics-ndk/gradle.properties b/firebase-crashlytics-ndk/gradle.properties
index 05e2b82e19b..0a855dec93c 100644
--- a/firebase-crashlytics-ndk/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-crashlytics-ndk/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=18.5.1
-latestReleasedVersion=18.4.3
+latestReleasedVersion=18.5.0
diff --git a/firebase-crashlytics/gradle.properties b/firebase-crashlytics/gradle.properties
index 05e2b82e19b..0a855dec93c 100644
--- a/firebase-crashlytics/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-crashlytics/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=18.5.1
-latestReleasedVersion=18.4.3
+latestReleasedVersion=18.5.0
diff --git a/firebase-database/gradle.properties b/firebase-database/gradle.properties
index 888d0d3ce06..592e6fbc2d4 100644
--- a/firebase-database/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-database/gradle.properties
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 version=20.3.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.2.2
+latestReleasedVersion=20.3.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
diff --git a/firebase-dynamic-links/gradle.properties b/firebase-dynamic-links/gradle.properties
index b61f9703909..f8def408bc3 100644
--- a/firebase-dynamic-links/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-dynamic-links/gradle.properties
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 version=21.2.1
-latestReleasedVersion=21.1.0
+latestReleasedVersion=21.2.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
diff --git a/firebase-firestore/README.md b/firebase-firestore/README.md
index b05694bd4a7..65bcaa62520 100644
--- a/firebase-firestore/README.md
+++ b/firebase-firestore/README.md
@@ -87,6 +87,28 @@ Run:
 ./gradlew :firebase-firestore:deviceCheck
 ```
 
+### Testing composite index query against production
+#### Setting Up the Environment:
+1. Create a `google-services.json` file in the root directory. This file should contain your target Firebase project's configuration.
+2. If not already logged in, authenticate with your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) account using
+`gcloud auth application-default login`. You can check your logged-in accounts by running
+`gcloud auth list`.
+3. Navigate to the `firebase-firestore` directory, create composite indexes by running:
+```
+terraform init
+terraform apply -var-file=../google-services.json -auto-approve
+```
+Note: If the index creation encounters issues, such as concurrent operations, consider running the
+index creation process again. Error messages indicating that indexes have already been created can
+be safely disregarded.
+
+#### Adding new composite index query tests
+1. To create a new composite index for local development, click on the provided link in the test
+error message, which will direct you to the Firebase Console.
+2. Add the newly created composite index to the `firestore_index_config.tf` file. The "__name__"
+field is not required to be explicitly added to the file, as the index creation will auto complete
+it on behalf.
+
 ## Code Formatting
 
 Run below to format Java code:
diff --git a/firebase-firestore/gradle.properties b/firebase-firestore/gradle.properties
index 5bf5f729768..8ed9779de5f 100644
--- a/firebase-firestore/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-firestore/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=24.9.1
-latestReleasedVersion=24.8.1
+latestReleasedVersion=24.9.0
diff --git a/firebase-firestore/src/androidTest/java/com/google/firebase/firestore/CompositeIndexQueryTest.java b/firebase-firestore/src/androidTest/java/com/google/firebase/firestore/CompositeIndexQueryTest.java
index 368503aaebe..65e02c30f95 100644
--- a/firebase-firestore/src/androidTest/java/com/google/firebase/firestore/CompositeIndexQueryTest.java
+++ b/firebase-firestore/src/androidTest/java/com/google/firebase/firestore/CompositeIndexQueryTest.java
@@ -30,14 +30,13 @@
  * Guidance for Creating Tests:
  * ----------------------------
  * When creating tests that require composite indexes, it is recommended to utilize the
- * "CompositeIndexTestHelper" class. This utility class provides methods for creating
- * and setting test documents and running queries with ease, ensuring proper data
- * isolation and query construction.
+ * "CompositeIndexTestHelper" class. This utility class provides methods for creating and setting
+ * test documents and running queries with ease, ensuring proper data isolation and query
+ * construction.
  *
- * Please remember to update the main index configuration file (firestore_index_config.tf)
- * with any new composite indexes needed for the tests. This ensures synchronization with
- * other testing environments, including CI. You can generate the required index link by
- * clicking on the Firebase console link in the error message while running tests locally.
+ * To get started, please refer to the instructions provided in the README file. This will guide
+ * you through setting up your local testing environment and updating the Terraform configuration
+ * with any new composite indexes required for your testing scenarios.
  */
 @RunWith(AndroidJUnit4.class)
 public class CompositeIndexQueryTest {
diff --git a/firebase-functions/gradle.properties b/firebase-functions/gradle.properties
index ccb218afc64..b062bbd224c 100644
--- a/firebase-functions/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-functions/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version=20.4.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.3.1
+latestReleasedVersion=20.4.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
diff --git a/firebase-inappmessaging-display/gradle.properties b/firebase-inappmessaging-display/gradle.properties
index 2abed29384c..2a43f72bc44 100644
--- a/firebase-inappmessaging-display/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-inappmessaging-display/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=20.4.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.3.5
+latestReleasedVersion=20.4.0
diff --git a/firebase-inappmessaging/gradle.properties b/firebase-inappmessaging/gradle.properties
index 2abed29384c..2a43f72bc44 100644
--- a/firebase-inappmessaging/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-inappmessaging/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=20.4.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.3.5
+latestReleasedVersion=20.4.0
diff --git a/firebase-installations-interop/CHANGELOG.md b/firebase-installations-interop/CHANGELOG.md
index f514bbb890e..7e1c5ca7f52 100644
--- a/firebase-installations-interop/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/firebase-installations-interop/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 # Unreleased
+* [changed] Release to align with ktx changes
 
 
diff --git a/firebase-installations-interop/gradle.properties b/firebase-installations-interop/gradle.properties
index 80e6063b59e..ed2afba5676 100644
--- a/firebase-installations-interop/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-installations-interop/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-version=17.1.2
-latestReleasedVersion=17.1.0
+version=17.2.0
+latestReleasedVersion=17.1.1
diff --git a/firebase-installations/gradle.properties b/firebase-installations/gradle.properties
index 8834def8954..42ba9a992ef 100644
--- a/firebase-installations/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-installations/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=17.2.1
-latestReleasedVersion=17.1.4
+latestReleasedVersion=17.2.0
diff --git a/firebase-messaging-directboot/gradle.properties b/firebase-messaging-directboot/gradle.properties
index 52e8846b8d3..132e2e93480 100644
--- a/firebase-messaging-directboot/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-messaging-directboot/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version=23.3.1
-latestReleasedVersion=23.2.1
+latestReleasedVersion=23.3.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
diff --git a/firebase-messaging/gradle.properties b/firebase-messaging/gradle.properties
index 52e8846b8d3..132e2e93480 100644
--- a/firebase-messaging/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-messaging/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version=23.3.1
-latestReleasedVersion=23.2.1
+latestReleasedVersion=23.3.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
diff --git a/firebase-ml-modeldownloader/gradle.properties b/firebase-ml-modeldownloader/gradle.properties
index 6d7cd23c4f8..275fa9c6af8 100644
--- a/firebase-ml-modeldownloader/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-ml-modeldownloader/gradle.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 version=24.2.1
-latestReleasedVersion=24.1.3
+latestReleasedVersion=24.2.0
diff --git a/firebase-perf/gradle.properties b/firebase-perf/gradle.properties
index 3ad6bad0a52..5afaadb7ad8 100644
--- a/firebase-perf/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-perf/gradle.properties
@@ -16,6 +16,6 @@
 #
 
 version=20.5.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.4.1
+latestReleasedVersion=20.5.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true
 
diff --git a/firebase-sessions/gradle.properties b/firebase-sessions/gradle.properties
index d554a79ced8..1031a2a59e1 100644
--- a/firebase-sessions/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-sessions/gradle.properties
@@ -13,4 +13,4 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 version=1.1.1
-latestReleasedVersion=1.0.2
+latestReleasedVersion=1.1.0
diff --git a/firebase-storage/gradle.properties b/firebase-storage/gradle.properties
index 85d57a06840..592e6fbc2d4 100644
--- a/firebase-storage/gradle.properties
+++ b/firebase-storage/gradle.properties
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 version=20.3.1
-latestReleasedVersion=20.2.1
+latestReleasedVersion=20.3.0
 android.enableUnitTestBinaryResources=true