diff --git a/CHANGES.txt b/CHANGES.txt
index 5e4f1a53..88be936d 100644
--- a/CHANGES.txt
+++ b/CHANGES.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+= 1.7.1 =
+Android: Add forceScanFilter option for Android (#989, #987) thanks younesspotmaster
+
 = 1.7.0 =
 iOS: Prevent API warnings on iOS if Bluetooth is disabled during timed scan
 iOS: Ensure scan timeout is cleared and reset when new scans are started
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 48003fe0..110c614f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "cordova-plugin-ble-central",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "description": "Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Central Plugin",
   "scripts": {
     "slimify": "node tools/make-slim-variant.mjs",
diff --git a/plugin.xml b/plugin.xml
index 3e12b634..cfc3700e 100644
--- a/plugin.xml
+++ b/plugin.xml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-<plugin xmlns="http://www.phonegap.com/ns/plugins/1.0" xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" id="cordova-plugin-ble-central" version="1.7.0">
+<plugin xmlns="http://www.phonegap.com/ns/plugins/1.0" xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" id="cordova-plugin-ble-central" version="1.7.1">
 
     <name>BLE</name>
     <description>Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Central Plugin</description>