diff --git a/metadata/de.schildbach.wallet.txt b/metadata/de.schildbach.wallet.txt
index 61a5e8b7b5..f359820ee1 100644
--- a/metadata/de.schildbach.wallet.txt
+++ b/metadata/de.schildbach.wallet.txt
@@ -19,6 +19,11 @@ the Bitcoin network. It would be wise to use that first, to verify that
 everything works for you without using real Bitcoins.
 .
 
+#The application doesn't require root, but if you don't have root you'll have
+#no way of backing up your wallet data, so using it without root doesn't make
+#any sense.
+Requires Root:Yes
+
 Repo Type:git
 Repo:https://code.google.com/p/bitcoin-wallet/
 
@@ -34,7 +39,6 @@ mvn install:install-file -DgroupId=android -DartifactId=android -Dversion=2.3.3_
 mvn install:install-file -DgroupId=android.support -DartifactId=compatibility-v4 -Dversion=r6 -Dpackaging=jar -Dfile=$$SDK$$/android-compatibility/v4/android-support-v4.jar
 
 Update Check Mode:RepoManifest
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 Current Version:2.01
 Current Version Code:74