diff --git a/AnkiDroid/build.gradle b/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
index c3562e1dae97..5b3f61657cd7 100644
--- a/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
+++ b/AnkiDroid/build.gradle
@@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ 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=21700116
-        versionName="2.17alpha16"
+        versionCode=21700117
+        versionName="2.17alpha17"
         minSdk 23
         // After #13695: change .tests_emulator.yml
         targetSdk 33 // change api/build.gradle.kts and update ../robolectricDownloader.gradle at same time