diff --git a/data/etc/car_core_hardware.xml b/data/etc/car_core_hardware.xml
index 50f117d..6ffb947 100644
--- a/data/etc/car_core_hardware.xml
+++ b/data/etc/car_core_hardware.xml
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@
     <!-- basic system services -->
     <feature name="android.software.connectionservice" />
     <feature name="android.software.voice_recognizers" notLowRam="true" />
-    <feature name="android.software.backup" />
     <feature name="android.software.home_screen" />
     <feature name="android.software.companion_device_setup" />
     <feature name="android.software.autofill" />