diff --git a/res/layout/contacts_drawer_activity.xml b/res/layout/contacts_drawer_activity.xml
index e560494..0e77058 100644
--- a/res/layout/contacts_drawer_activity.xml
+++ b/res/layout/contacts_drawer_activity.xml
@@ -25,15 +25,6 @@
     android:fitsSystemWindows="true"
     tools:openDrawer="start">
 
-    <!-- To prevent hamburger menu from getting the initial focus. -->
-    <View
-        android:focusable="true"
-        android:focusableInTouchMode="true"
-        android:layout_width="1px"
-        android:layout_height="1px" >
-        <requestFocus/>
-    </View>
-
     <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
         android:id="@+id/fragment_container"
         android:orientation="vertical"