diff --git a/android/gradle.properties b/android/gradle.properties
index f06abec2465a..a76109970ef9 100644
--- a/android/gradle.properties
+++ b/android/gradle.properties
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ newArchEnabled=false
 
 # Use this property to enable or disable the Hermes JS engine.
 # If set to false, you will be using JSC instead.
-hermesEnabled=true
+hermesEnabled=false
 
 # TODO: explain following config options
 android.disableResourceValidation=true