diff --git a/metadata/org.videolan.vlc.txt b/metadata/org.videolan.vlc.txt
index 865a03a831..2ef9195e62 100644
--- a/metadata/org.videolan.vlc.txt
+++ b/metadata/org.videolan.vlc.txt
@@ -927,6 +927,7 @@ Build:1.5.2,1050205
     buildjni=no
 
 Build:1.6.1,1060103
+    disable=outdated buildsystem
     commit=1.6.1
     subdir=vlc-android
     gradle=VanillaARMv6fpu
@@ -938,6 +939,7 @@ Build:1.6.1,1060103
     buildjni=no
 
 Build:1.6.1,1060104
+    disable=outdated build system
     commit=1.6.1
     subdir=vlc-android
     gradle=VanillaARMv7