diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ApplicationContext.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ApplicationContext.java
index 3570503791..990ce92862 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ApplicationContext.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ApplicationContext.java
@@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ public class ApplicationContext extends MultiDexApplication implements Dependenc
   @Override
   public void onCreate() {
     super.onCreate();
+    LokiGroupChatAPI.Companion.setDebugMode(BuildConfig.DEBUG); // Loki - Set debug mode if needed
     Log.i(TAG, "onCreate()");
     initializeSecurityProvider();
     initializeLogging();