diff --git a/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notification_area.xml b/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notification_area.xml
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+++ b/OpenKeychain/src/main/res/layout/notification_area.xml
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+
+<merge xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+
+    <LinearLayout
+        android:id="@+id/card_container"
+        android:layout_width="match_parent"
+        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+        android:background="@color/emphasis"
+        android:orientation="vertical" />
+
+</merge>
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