diff --git a/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java b/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
index 89e25e8047abb..a82b7b8a87a60 100644
--- a/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
+++ b/core/java/android/webkit/WebSettings.java
@@ -1052,7 +1052,7 @@ public class WebSettings {
      */
     @Deprecated
     public synchronized void setPluginsEnabled(boolean flag) {
-        setPluginState(PluginState.ON);
+        setPluginState(flag ? PluginState.ON : PluginState.OFF);
     }
 
     /**