diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b838068459..e96ddf9db1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -102,13 +102,11 @@ using some ExoPlayer extension modules. It's also a suitable approach if you
 want to make local changes to ExoPlayer, or if you want to use a development
 branch.
 
-First, clone the repository into a local directory and checkout the desired
-branch:
+First, clone the repository into a local directory:
 
 ```sh
 git clone https://github.com/google/ExoPlayer.git
 cd ExoPlayer
-git checkout release-v2
 ```
 
 Next, add the following to your project's `settings.gradle` file, replacing