diff --git a/src/com/fsck/k9/K9.java b/src/com/fsck/k9/K9.java
index eab538ecd..bd8224e38 100644
--- a/src/com/fsck/k9/K9.java
+++ b/src/com/fsck/k9/K9.java
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ public class K9 extends Application {
      * It should NEVER be on for Market builds
      * Right now, it just governs strictmode
      **/
-    public static boolean DEVELOPER_MODE = true;
+    public static boolean DEVELOPER_MODE = false;
 
 
     /**