diff --git a/res/layout/apps_customize_pane.xml b/res/layout/apps_customize_pane.xml
index ecb10ec..a94b6e6 100644
--- a/res/layout/apps_customize_pane.xml
+++ b/res/layout/apps_customize_pane.xml
@@ -80,6 +80,8 @@
                 android:layout_width="match_parent"
                 android:layout_height="wrap_content"
                 android:layout_gravity="bottom"
+                android:visibility="gone"
+                android:alpha="0"
                 android:scaleType="fitXY"
                 android:src="@drawable/hotseat_track_holo" />
             <ImageView
diff --git a/res/values/config.xml b/res/values/config.xml
index d4c5ca4..a5d7b91 100644
--- a/res/values/config.xml
+++ b/res/values/config.xml
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 
 <!-- Workspace -->
     <!-- The transition duration for the background of the drop targets -->
-    <integer name="config_dropTargetBgTransitionDuration">100</integer>
+    <integer name="config_dropTargetBgTransitionDuration">200</integer>
 
     <integer name="config_crosshairsFadeInTime">600</integer>