diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 99a0efa57..5a533a41f 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Delta Chat Android Changelog
 
-## v1.54.1
+## v1.54.2
 2025-02
 
 * allow to add any chat to the home screen
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 * prepare the app for receiving message deletion requests
 * do some small bug fixes
 * update translations
-* update to core 1.156.0
+* update to core 1.156.1
 
 ## v1.54.0
 2025-02
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index b7272905f..269d98167 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ android {
     useLibrary 'org.apache.http.legacy'
 
     defaultConfig {
-        versionCode 712
-        versionName "1.54.1"
+        versionCode 713
+        versionName "1.54.2"
 
         applicationId "com.b44t.messenger"
         multiDexEnabled true