diff --git a/packages/WallpaperBackup/AndroidManifest.xml b/packages/WallpaperBackup/AndroidManifest.xml
index b8cea20afcd4d..c548101080b4d 100644
--- a/packages/WallpaperBackup/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/packages/WallpaperBackup/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
                  android:process="system"
                  android:killAfterRestore="false"
                  android:allowBackup="true"
+                 android:backupInForeground="true"
                  android:backupAgent=".WallpaperBackupAgent"
                  android:fullBackupOnly="true" >
     </application>