diff --git a/proguard-tests/build.gradle.kts b/proguard-tests/build.gradle.kts
index 0ff13f9bc..8ddd9a662 100644
--- a/proguard-tests/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/proguard-tests/build.gradle.kts
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ android {
                 isRemoveUnusedCode = true
                 isRemoveUnusedResources = true
                 isObfuscate = true
-                isOptimizeCode = true
             }
         }
     }