diff --git a/AnkiDroid/build.gradle b/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
index d5b053f13e..074a5c4ed9 100644
--- a/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
+++ b/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ android {
         //
         // This ensures the correct ordering between the various types of releases (dev < alpha < beta < release) which is
         // needed for upgrades to be offered correctly.
-        versionCode=21600197
-        versionName="2.16alpha97"
+        versionCode=21600198
+        versionName="2.16alpha98"
         minSdkVersion 21
         //noinspection OldTargetApi - also performed in api/build.fradle
         targetSdkVersion 31 // change .tests_emulator.yml