diff --git a/metadata/org.avmedia.gshockGoogleSync.yml b/metadata/org.avmedia.gshockGoogleSync.yml
index 3b6aadcee8..63aa898063 100644
--- a/metadata/org.avmedia.gshockGoogleSync.yml
+++ b/metadata/org.avmedia.gshockGoogleSync.yml
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ Builds:
       - update-alternatives --auto java
     gradle:
       - yes
+    prebuild: sed -i -e '/play-services-location/d' build.gradle
 
 AutoUpdateMode: Version v%v
 UpdateCheckMode: Tags