diff --git a/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml b/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
index 25a878baa..1654c1362 100644
--- a/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
+++ b/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@
 
     <!-- Preferences for Android -->
     <preference name="loglevel" value="DEBUG" />
-    <preference name="AndroidLaunchMode" value="singleTop" />
 
     <!-- This is required for native Android hooks -->
     <feature name="App">