diff --git a/metadata/mono.hg.yml b/metadata/mono.hg.yml
index 81b7931190..6b9101008f 100644
--- a/metadata/mono.hg.yml
+++ b/metadata/mono.hg.yml
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ Builds:
     versionCode: 22
     commit: v1.4.0
     subdir: app
+    submodules: true
     gradle:
       - yes