diff --git a/metadata/org.torproject.android.txt b/metadata/org.torproject.android.txt
index 1f5effe6fe..7672cc64af 100644
--- a/metadata/org.torproject.android.txt
+++ b/metadata/org.torproject.android.txt
@@ -39,8 +39,6 @@ Wikipedia].
 Basically you should use PIE builds when they are available for your device.
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-Requires Root:yes
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