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@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ Status: Beta
 ## Install
 
 ```bash
-npm install angularfire2 firebase --save
+npm install firebase angularfire2 --save
+# Or install the pre-release for RC5
+npm install firebase angularfire2@next --save
 ```
 
 ## Example use: