diff --git a/res/layout/footer.xml b/res/layout/footer.xml
index bfe4a17..6ce3447 100644
--- a/res/layout/footer.xml
+++ b/res/layout/footer.xml
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
 <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
 	android:id="@+id/footer" 
+	android:visibility="gone"
 	android:layout_height="wrap_content"
 	android:layout_width="fill_parent">