diff --git a/core/java/android/backup/BackupManager.java b/core/java/android/backup/BackupManager.java
index 34a1a0c8f2f47..37a58a9a017e8 100644
--- a/core/java/android/backup/BackupManager.java
+++ b/core/java/android/backup/BackupManager.java
@@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ import android.util.Log;
 public class BackupManager {
     private static final String TAG = "BackupManager";
 
+    /** @hide TODO: REMOVE THIS */
+    public static final boolean EVEN_THINK_ABOUT_DOING_RESTORE = false;
+
     private Context mContext;
     private static IBackupManager sService;