diff --git a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
index ddd50a6e..c30a19bd 100755
--- a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
+++ b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
@@ -1432,6 +1432,8 @@ public class DroidGap extends Activity implements CordovaInterface {
 
         // Create and show the dialog
         splashDialog = new Dialog(this, android.R.style.Theme_Translucent_NoTitleBar);
+        splashDialog.getWindow().setFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN,
+                WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN);
         splashDialog.setContentView(root);
         splashDialog.setCancelable(false);
         splashDialog.show();