diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ae837d048..cbf14b739 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Changelog
 
+### Version 2.9.8
+
+* Verify A/V calls with preexisting OMEMO sessions
+
 ### Version 2.9.7
 
 * Ability to select incoming call ringtone
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index af488dbbd..0b909ebb0 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -91,8 +91,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 21
         targetSdkVersion 29
-        versionCode 42000
-        versionName "2.9.7"
+        versionCode 42001
+        versionName "2.9.8-beta"
         archivesBaseName += "-$versionName"
         applicationId "eu.siacs.conversations"
         resValue "string", "applicationId", applicationId
diff --git a/src/main/java/eu/siacs/conversations/services/XmppConnectionService.java b/src/main/java/eu/siacs/conversations/services/XmppConnectionService.java
index 4d100c0a5..ab718a752 100644
--- a/src/main/java/eu/siacs/conversations/services/XmppConnectionService.java
+++ b/src/main/java/eu/siacs/conversations/services/XmppConnectionService.java
@@ -691,6 +691,7 @@ public class XmppConnectionService extends Service {
                 }
                 case TorServiceUtils.ACTION_STATUS:
                     final String status = intent.getStringExtra(TorServiceUtils.EXTRA_STATUS);
+                    //TODO port and host are in 'extras' - but this may not be a reliable source?
                     if ("ON".equals(status)) {
                         handleOrbotStartedEvent();
                         return START_STICKY;