diff --git a/www/background-mode.js b/www/background-mode.js
index d4a2836..f6f92d3 100644
--- a/www/background-mode.js
+++ b/www/background-mode.js
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ var exec    = require('cordova/exec'),
     channel = require('cordova/channel');
 
 
-// Override back button action to prevent being killed
-document.addEventListener('backbutton', function () {}, false);
-
 // Called before 'deviceready' listener will be called
 channel.onCordovaReady.subscribe(function () {
     // Device plugin is ready now