diff --git a/res/layout/widget.xml b/res/layout/widget.xml
index f6453ae6c..170f702cb 100644
--- a/res/layout/widget.xml
+++ b/res/layout/widget.xml
@@ -24,8 +24,7 @@
     android:layout_marginBottom="17dip"
     android:layout_marginLeft="12dip"
     android:layout_marginRight="12dip"
-    android:orientation="vertical"
-    android:background="@drawable/gradient_bg_email_widget_holo">
+    android:orientation="vertical">
     <LinearLayout
         android:layout_width="match_parent"
         android:layout_height="42sp"