diff --git a/metadata/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android.txt b/metadata/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android.txt
index 71448a4972..94adc43ab1 100644
--- a/metadata/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android.txt
+++ b/metadata/com.github.dfa.diaspora_android.txt
@@ -129,7 +129,6 @@ Build:1.0.6,26
 Build:1.0.8,28
     commit=v1.0.8
     subdir=app
-    submodules=yes
     gradle=FlavorDefault
 
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