diff --git a/src/corelib/kernel/qpermissions.cpp b/src/corelib/kernel/qpermissions.cpp
index bfe8087d969..6e8cab8f1b1 100644
--- a/src/corelib/kernel/qpermissions.cpp
+++ b/src/corelib/kernel/qpermissions.cpp
@@ -116,6 +116,10 @@ Q_LOGGING_CATEGORY(lcPermissions, "qt.permissions", QtWarningMsg);
         </manifest>
     \endcode
 
+    To ensure the relevant permission backend is included with your
+    application, please \l {QT_ANDROID_PACKAGE_SOURCE_DIR}
+    {point the build system to your custom \c AndroidManifest.xml}.
+
     The relevant permission names are described in the documentation
     for each permission type.