diff --git a/aws-storage-s3/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml b/aws-storage-s3/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
index 418fc8edb..1e87b0e6e 100644
--- a/aws-storage-s3/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/aws-storage-s3/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -16,8 +16,5 @@
 
 <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
     package="com.amplifyframework.storage.s3" >
-    <!-- Permission will be merged into the manifest of the hosting app. -->
-    <!-- Is required to launch foreground transfer service for targetSdkVersion 28+. -->
-    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE"/>
     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
-</manifest>
\ No newline at end of file
+</manifest>