diff --git a/src/com/android/launcher2/CellLayout.java b/src/com/android/launcher2/CellLayout.java
index 4e618aff1d..121aa226d7 100644
--- a/src/com/android/launcher2/CellLayout.java
+++ b/src/com/android/launcher2/CellLayout.java
@@ -646,11 +646,13 @@ public class CellLayout extends ViewGroup implements Dimmable {
 
     @Override
     public void removeAllViews() {
+        super.removeAllViews();
         clearOccupiedCells();
     }
 
     @Override
     public void removeAllViewsInLayout() {
+        super.removeAllViewsInLayout();
         clearOccupiedCells();
     }