diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 620517826..2298b1dd8 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Changelog
 
+### Version 1.19.5
+* fixed connection loop on Android <4.4
+
 ### Version 1.19.4
 * work around for OpensFire’s self signed certs
 * use VPN’s DNS servers first
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 054fc201d..88acce651 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 14
         targetSdkVersion 25
-        versionCode 227
-        versionName "1.19.4"
+        versionCode 228
+        versionName "1.19.5"
         archivesBaseName += "-$versionName"
         applicationId "eu.siacs.conversations"
     }