diff --git a/target/linux/ramips/base-files/lib/upgrade/platform.sh b/target/linux/ramips/base-files/lib/upgrade/platform.sh
index f14f847a5b..783bd3df74 100755
--- a/target/linux/ramips/base-files/lib/upgrade/platform.sh
+++ b/target/linux/ramips/base-files/lib/upgrade/platform.sh
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 #
 
 PART_NAME=firmware
+REQUIRE_IMAGE_METADATA=1
 
 platform_check_image() {
 	local board=$(board_name)