diff --git a/app/build.gradle.kts b/app/build.gradle.kts
index d6e0cd298..7d52da84c 100644
--- a/app/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/app/build.gradle.kts
@@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ android {
         minSdk = 28
         multiDexEnabled = true
         targetSdk = 36
-        versionCode = 169
-        versionName = "1.22.14"
+        versionCode = 170
+        versionName = "1.22.15"
         base.archivesName = "MedTimer"
         // Use this deprecated setting because Android Lint will not pick up androidResources.localeFilters correctly
         @Suppress("DEPRECATION")
diff --git a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
index 20d6d7009..ca4ba4f4e 100644
--- a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
         <activity
             android:name=".MainActivity"
             android:exported="true"
+            android:configChanges="locale|layoutDirection"
             android:launchMode="singleInstance"
             android:theme="@style/Theme.MedTimer">
             <intent-filter>