diff --git a/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml b/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
index 1654c136..25a878ba 100644
--- a/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
+++ b/bin/templates/cordova/defaults.xml
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 
     <!-- Preferences for Android -->
     <preference name="loglevel" value="DEBUG" />
+    <preference name="AndroidLaunchMode" value="singleTop" />
 
     <!-- This is required for native Android hooks -->
     <feature name="App">