diff --git a/metadata/souch.smp.yml b/metadata/souch.smp.yml
index af7148c229..9aec9b0feb 100644
--- a/metadata/souch.smp.yml
+++ b/metadata/souch.smp.yml
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ Builds:
       - apt-get install -y openjdk-11-jdk-headless
       - update-alternatives --auto java
     gradle:
-      - yes
+      - free
     prebuild: sed -i -e '18a google()' ../build.gradle
 
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