diff --git a/include/hardware/AudioHardwareInterface.h b/include/hardware/AudioHardwareInterface.h
index 66cf0ff..610df37 100644
--- a/include/hardware/AudioHardwareInterface.h
+++ b/include/hardware/AudioHardwareInterface.h
@@ -81,6 +81,12 @@
     /** write audio buffer to driver. Returns number of bytes written */
     virtual ssize_t     write(const void* buffer, size_t bytes) = 0;
 
+    /**
+     * Put the audio hardware output into standby mode. Returns
+     * status based on include/utils/Errors.h
+     */
+    virtual status_t    standby() = 0;
+
     /** dump the state of the audio output device */
     virtual status_t dump(int fd, const Vector<String16>& args) = 0;
 };
@@ -150,12 +156,6 @@
      */
     virtual status_t    initCheck() = 0;
 
-    /**
-     * put the audio hardware into standby mode to conserve power. Returns
-     * status based on include/utils/Errors.h
-     */
-    virtual status_t    standby() = 0;
-
     /** set the audio volume of a voice call. Range is between 0.0 and 1.0 */
     virtual status_t    setVoiceVolume(float volume) = 0;