diff --git a/Changelog.md b/Changelog.md
index d6b55309..ff7823cd 100644
--- a/Changelog.md
+++ b/Changelog.md
@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 
 Changelog [format](http://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
 
+## [Bridge 1.6.9] HZM
+
+### Fixed
+* GODT-1121 'Keep the application up to date' switches off after restarting Bridge.
+
+
 ## [Bridge 1.6.8] HZM
 
 ### Fixed
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 92bf55e8..b6d6561a 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ TARGET_OS?=${GOOS}
 .PHONY: build build-ie build-nogui build-ie-nogui build-launcher build-launcher-ie  versioner hasher
 
 # Keep version hardcoded so app build works also without Git repository.
-BRIDGE_APP_VERSION?=1.6.8+git
+BRIDGE_APP_VERSION?=1.6.9+git
 IE_APP_VERSION?=1.3.3+git
 APP_VERSION:=${BRIDGE_APP_VERSION}
 SRC_ICO:=logo.ico
@@ -354,4 +354,4 @@ generate:
 	go generate ./...
 	$(MAKE) add-license
 
-.FORCE:
\ No newline at end of file
+.FORCE: