diff --git a/vold.te b/vold.te
index 26532c1a0..bdd754faa 100644
--- a/vold.te
+++ b/vold.te
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ typeattribute vold mlstrustedsubject;
 allow vold system_file:file x_file_perms;
 allow vold block_device:dir create_dir_perms;
 allow vold block_device:blk_file create_file_perms;
+allow vold device:dir write;
 allow vold devpts:chr_file rw_file_perms;
 allow vold rootfs:dir mounton;
 allow vold sdcard_type:dir mounton;