diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 663079d01..cde6a625a 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 ###Changelog
 
+####Versrion 1.7.1
+* performance improvements when opening a conversation
+
 ####Version 1.7.0
 * CAPTCHA support
 * SASL EXTERNAL (client certifiates)
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index ca61b2010..e995af5fd 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ android {
 	defaultConfig {
 		minSdkVersion 14
 		targetSdkVersion 21
-		versionCode 102
-		versionName "1.7.0"
+		versionCode 103
+		versionName "1.7.1"
 		project.ext.set(archivesBaseName, archivesBaseName + "-" + versionName);
 	}