diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES.txt b/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
index 891e05424..e2bfc3450 100644
--- a/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
+++ b/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+2.38
+-----
+
+
 2.37
 -----
 
diff --git a/Simplenote/metadata/PlayStoreStrings.pot b/Simplenote/metadata/PlayStoreStrings.pot
index fed5f3e1c..eb9b319ec 100644
--- a/Simplenote/metadata/PlayStoreStrings.pot
+++ b/Simplenote/metadata/PlayStoreStrings.pot
@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@ msgstr ""
 "Project-Id-Version: Release Notes & Play Store Descriptions\n"
 
 #. translators: Release notes for this version to be displayed in the Play Store. Limit to 500 characters including spaces and commas!
+msgctxt "release_note_0237"
+msgid ""
+"2.37:\n"
+"We’ve squashed some pesky bugs to make Simplenote smoother than ever! This update fixes crashes when opening Settings after upgrading to version 2.36 and issues affecting Android 16 users with the latest security patch and home screen widget. Update now for a more stable, reliable note-taking experience.\n"
+msgstr ""
+
 msgctxt "release_note_0236"
 msgid ""
 "2.36:\n"
@@ -18,12 +24,6 @@ msgid ""
 "Plus, we’ve made behind-the-scenes enhancements to keep everything running fast, smooth, and reliable.\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-msgctxt "release_note_0235"
-msgid ""
-"2.35:\n"
-"Updated privacy policy link for California users.\n"
-msgstr ""
-
 #. translators: Short description of the app to be displayed in the Play Store. Limit to 80 characters including spaces and commas!
 msgctxt "play_store_promo"
 msgid "Take notes, create to-do lists, capture ideas, and more."
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/ar/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/ar/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 2224fe844..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/ar/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-23.6:
-استمتع بتجربة Simplenote أكثر أناقة مع تحسين الوضع الداكن ودعم شامل على نظام التشغيل Android 15، لجعل ملاحظاتك تظهر بأفضل شكل ممكن.
-كما أجرينا تحسينات خلف الكواليس لضمان أداء سريع، سلس، وموثوق في كل الأوقات.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/de-DE/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/de-DE/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 40b3b1f8e..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/de-DE/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Simplenote ist jetzt noch eleganter! Du profitierst jetzt von einem verbessertem Dunkelmodus und umfassender Edge-to-Edge-Unterstützung auf Android 15, damit deine Notizen besser aussehen als je zuvor.
-Außerdem haben wir hinter den Kulissen einige Verbesserungen vorgenommen, damit alles schnell, reibungslos und zuverlässig läuft.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/default.txt
index 0245a0b0b..ff0a0f1be 100644
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/default.txt
+++ b/fastlane/metadata/android/en-US/changelogs/default.txt
@@ -1,2 +1 @@
-Enjoy a sleeker Simplenote with improved dark mode and full edge-to-edge support on Android 15, making your notes look better than ever.
-Plus, we’ve made behind-the-scenes enhancements to keep everything running fast, smooth, and reliable.
+We’ve squashed some pesky bugs to make Simplenote smoother than ever! This update fixes crashes when opening Settings after upgrading to version 2.36 and issues affecting Android 16 users with the latest security patch and home screen widget. Update now for a more stable, reliable note-taking experience.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/es-ES/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/es-ES/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 5dc92e244..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/es-ES/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Disfruta de un Simplenote más elegante con el modo oscuro mejorado y la compatibilidad completa de borde a borde en Android 15, lo que hace que tus notas se vean mejor que nunca.
-Además, hemos hecho mejoras entre bastidores para que todo funcione de forma rápida, fluida y fiable.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/fr-FR/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/fr-FR/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 87cfd40fe..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/fr-FR/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36 :
-Profitez d'une Simplenote plus élégante avec un mode sombre amélioré et une prise en charge complète du bord à bord sur Android 15, pour que vos notes soient plus belles que jamais.
-De plus, nous avons apporté des améliorations en coulisse pour que tout fonctionne rapidement, de manière fluide et fiable.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/id/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/id/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index ed3da3d00..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/id/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Nikmati Simplenote yang lebih ramping dengan mode gelap yang lebih baik dan dukungan penuh dari ujung ke ujung di Android 15, membuat catatan Anda terlihat lebih baik dari sebelumnya.
-Selain itu, kami telah melakukan peningkatan di balik layar untuk menjaga semuanya berjalan cepat, lancar, dan andal.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/it-IT/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/it-IT/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 731f0b500..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/it-IT/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Scopri un Simplenote più elegante con una modalità scura migliorata e il supporto completo edge-to-edge su Android 15, per rendere i tuoi appunti più belli che mai.
-Inoltre, abbiamo apportato miglioramenti dietro le quinte per garantire un funzionamento veloce, fluido e affidabile.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/iw-IL/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/iw-IL/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 3aaa28e5e..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/iw-IL/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-תהנה מ-Simplenote חלק יותר עם ניגודיות כהה משופרת ותמיכה מלאה מקצה לקצה על Android 15, מה שהופך את ההערות שלך למראה טוב יותר מאי פעם.
-בנוסף, עשינו שיפורים מאחורי הקלעים כדי לשמור על הכל פועל מהר, חלק ואמין.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/ja-JP/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/ja-JP/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 58bd2a730..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/ja-JP/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-改良されたダークモードとAndroid 15でのエッジツーエッジの完全サポートで、あなたのノートをこれまで以上に見やすくし、より洗練されたSimplenoteをお楽しみください。
-さらに、高速、スムーズ、高信頼性を維持するための舞台裏の強化も行いました。
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/ko-KR/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/ko-KR/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index e8ee434e7..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/ko-KR/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Android 15에서 개선된 다크 모드와 완벽한 엣지 투 엣지 지원으로 더욱 세련된 Simplenote를 사용해 노트가 그 어느 때보다 멋지게 보이도록 만드세요.
-또한, 모든 기능이 빠르고 원활하며 안정적으로 작동하도록 백그라운드 개선 작업을 거쳤습니다.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/nl-NL/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/nl-NL/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index fb926c07f..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/nl-NL/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Geniet van een strakkere Simplenote met verbeterde donkere modus en volledige rand-tot-rand ondersteuning op Android 15, waardoor je notities er beter uitzien dan ooit.
-Bovendien hebben we achter de schermen verbeteringen aangebracht om alles snel, soepel en betrouwbaar te laten werken.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/pt-BR/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/pt-BR/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index b28bfdde3..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/pt-BR/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Aproveite um Simplenote mais elegante com o modo escuro aprimorado e suporte completo de ponta a ponta no Android 15, fazendo com que suas anotações pareçam melhores do que nunca.
-Além disso, fizemos melhorias nos bastidores para manter tudo funcionando de forma rápida, tranquila e confiável.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/ru-RU/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/ru-RU/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f8770ba4a..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/ru-RU/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2,36:
-Встречайте элегантную версию Simplenote с улучшенным тёмным режимом и поддержкой полноэкранного формата в Android 15: ваши заметки станут выглядеть ещё лучше.
-Кроме того, мы внесли ряд усовершенствований в фоновом режиме, чтобы всё работало быстро, плавно и надёжно.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/sv-SE/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/sv-SE/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index f156cac2a..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/sv-SE/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Njut av ett snyggare Simplenote med förbättrat mörkt läge och fullt stöd för kant-till-kant på Android 15, vilket gör att dina anteckningar ser bättre ut än någonsin.
-Dessutom har vi gjort förbättringar bakom kulisserna för att hålla allting snabbt, smidigt och pålitligt.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/tr-TR/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/tr-TR/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index a2146ecc5..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/tr-TR/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-Android 15'te geliştirilmiş karanlık mod ve tam uçtan uca destek ile notlarınızın her zamankinden daha iyi görünmesini sağlayan daha şık bir Simplenote'un keyfini çıkarın.
-Ayrıca, her şeyin hızlı, sorunsuz ve güvenilir çalışmasını sağlamak için perde arkasında geliştirmeler yaptık.
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-CN/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-CN/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d376c807d..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-CN/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-在 Android 15 上享受更时尚的 Simplenote，它改进了暗色模式并完全支持边缘到边缘，让您的笔记比以往更美观。
-此外，我们还进行了幕后改进，以保持一切运行快速、流畅和可靠。
diff --git a/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-TW/changelogs/default.txt b/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-TW/changelogs/default.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 81374933c..000000000
--- a/fastlane/metadata/android/zh-TW/changelogs/default.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-2.36:
-享受更流暢的 Simplenote，改進的黑暗模式和在 Android 15 上的全邊緣支援，讓你的筆記看起來比以往更好。
-此外，我們還進行了幕後的增強，以保持一切運行快速、流暢和可靠
-。
diff --git a/version.properties b/version.properties
index 7d96796d3..823870139 100644
--- a/version.properties
+++ b/version.properties
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-versionName=2.36
-versionCode=182
\ No newline at end of file
+versionName=2.37-rc-1
+versionCode=183
\ No newline at end of file