diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 4ac2268fc..7acb74d7d 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ compileSdkVersion = android-25
 buildToolsVersion = 25.0.1
 
 minSdkVersion = 15
+
+# Needs to remain at API 23 until https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues/457
+# is fixed
 targetSdkVersion = 23
 android.useDeprecatedNdk=true