diff --git a/arch/arm64/boot/dts/exynos/exynos7-espresso.dts b/arch/arm64/boot/dts/exynos/exynos7-espresso.dts
index bb86950032d3..92fecc539c6c 100644
--- a/arch/arm64/boot/dts/exynos/exynos7-espresso.dts
+++ b/arch/arm64/boot/dts/exynos/exynos7-espresso.dts
@@ -194,6 +194,7 @@ ldo12_reg: LDO12 {
 				regulator-min-microvolt = <1000000>;
 				regulator-max-microvolt = <1300000>;
 				regulator-enable-ramp-delay = <125>;
+				regulator-always-on;
 			};
 
 			ldo13_reg: LDO13 {