diff --git a/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java b/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
index a46580dcc539b..18d4d691f7264 100644
--- a/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
+++ b/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
@@ -464,7 +464,9 @@ public abstract class WebSettings {
      * Note that the feature will continue to be supported on older versions of
      * Android as before.
      *
-     * This function does not have any effect.
+     * @deprecated In Android O and afterwards, this function does not have
+     * any effect, the form data will be saved to platform's autofill service
+     * if applicable.
      */
     @Deprecated
     public abstract  void setSaveFormData(boolean save);