diff --git a/res/xml/wifi_tether_settings.xml b/res/xml/wifi_tether_settings.xml
index f9d9596ea24..bf11698d1ae 100644
--- a/res/xml/wifi_tether_settings.xml
+++ b/res/xml/wifi_tether_settings.xml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 
     <com.android.settings.widget.ValidatedEditTextPreference
         android:key="wifi_tether_network_password"
+        android:persistent="false"
         android:title="@string/wifi_hotspot_password_title" />
 
     <SwitchPreference