diff --git a/res/layout/preference_empty_list.xml b/res/layout/preference_empty_list.xml
index 9faffe3224c..172ec59f2c8 100644
--- a/res/layout/preference_empty_list.xml
+++ b/res/layout/preference_empty_list.xml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
-    android:layout_height="match_parent"
+    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
     android:minHeight="48dip"
     android:background="@android:color/transparent">