diff --git a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
index a9efc93e..bb895e25 100755
--- a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
+++ b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/DroidGap.java
@@ -718,7 +718,7 @@ public class DroidGap extends Activity implements CordovaInterface {
             appView.handleDestroy();
         }
         else {
-            this.endActivity();
+            this.activityState = ACTIVITY_EXITING; 
         }
     }