diff --git a/metadata/org.briarproject.briar.android.yml b/metadata/org.briarproject.briar.android.yml
index d5756a4fed..123c041a5c 100644
--- a/metadata/org.briarproject.briar.android.yml
+++ b/metadata/org.briarproject.briar.android.yml
@@ -99,6 +99,6 @@ Builds:
 
 ArchivePolicy: 3 versions
 AutoUpdateMode: Version release-%v
-UpdateCheckMode: Tags
+UpdateCheckMode: Tags ^release-
 CurrentVersion: 1.1.8
 CurrentVersionCode: 10108