diff --git a/docs/SignedAPKAndroid.md b/docs/SignedAPKAndroid.md
index 76e0915f9..4b108a69d 100644
--- a/docs/SignedAPKAndroid.md
+++ b/docs/SignedAPKAndroid.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The generated APK can be found under `android/app/build/outputs/apk/app-release.
 Before uploading the release build to the Play Store, make sure you test it thoroughly. Install it on the device using:
 
 ```sh
-$ react-native run-android --variant=release
+$ react-native run-android --configuration=release
 ```
 
 Note that `--variant=release` is only available if you've set up signing as described above.