diff --git a/res/layout/hidden.xml b/res/layout/hidden.xml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..28b0414e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/res/layout/hidden.xml
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+	android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:visibility="gone">
+</LinearLayout>