diff --git a/metadata/org.secuso.privacyfriendlysketching.yml b/metadata/org.secuso.privacyfriendlysketching.yml
index 65fe009655..29f6e19531 100644
--- a/metadata/org.secuso.privacyfriendlysketching.yml
+++ b/metadata/org.secuso.privacyfriendlysketching.yml
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ Builds:
     versionCode: 2
     commit: cb8056afd7c77a60b8a58d159046698443475085
     subdir: app
+    submodules: true
     gradle:
       - yes