diff --git a/metadata/org.wordpress.android.txt b/metadata/org.wordpress.android.txt
index cea748fbc3..581fc5c5b0 100644
--- a/metadata/org.wordpress.android.txt
+++ b/metadata/org.wordpress.android.txt
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Build:2.6.1,96
     init=cp local.properties-example local.properties
     gradle=yes
 
-Auto Update Mode:Version %v
+Auto Update Mode:None
 Update Check Mode:Tags
 Current Version:2.6.1
 Current Version Code:96