diff --git a/release/latest/.gitignore b/release/latest/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fff416667
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release/latest/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+curfirmwareversion.xml
diff --git a/release/latest/curfirmwareversion.xml b/release/latest/curfirmwareversion.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index 71a400aa7..000000000
--- a/release/latest/curfirmwareversion.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-
-<!-- This file is kept in source control because it reflects the last stable
-release.  It is used by the android app for forcing software updates.  Do not edit.
-Generated by bin/buildall.sh -->
-
-<resources>
-    <string name="cur_firmware_version">0.1.7</string>
-</resources>