diff --git a/core/res/res/layout/media_controller.xml b/core/res/res/layout/media_controller.xml
index 75758366c132f..24c2866e120c8 100644
--- a/core/res/res/layout/media_controller.xml
+++ b/core/res/res/layout/media_controller.xml
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
     android:layout_height="wrap_content"
     android:background="#CC000000"
-    android:orientation="vertical">
+    android:orientation="vertical"
+    android:layoutDirection="ltr">
 
     <LinearLayout
         android:layout_width="match_parent"