diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 14aad954d..7c6cacde0 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     "automated testing",
     "android"
   ],
-  "version": "2.8.1",
+  "version": "2.8.2",
   "author": "appium",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "repository": {