diff --git a/metadata/in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie.txt b/metadata/in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie.txt
index 2ccf113ca5..09df6c6f1e 100644
--- a/metadata/in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie.txt
+++ b/metadata/in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie.txt
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ Build:2.0,27
     gradle=yes
 
 Build:3.0,28
+    disable=com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.0.0-alpha9 requires Google Maven repository
     commit=3.0
     subdir=app
     gradle=yes