diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 0eef8c6ca..a445dec5b 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-version=1.6.0-SNAPSHOT
+version=1.6.0-alpha.2
 sourceCompatibility=1.6
 targetCompatibility=1.6