diff --git a/toolchain/Config.in b/toolchain/Config.in
index 79fa857b31..357b8185f1 100644
--- a/toolchain/Config.in
+++ b/toolchain/Config.in
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ config C99_MATH
 config SOFT_FLOAT
 	bool
 	prompt "Use software floating point by default" if TOOLCHAINOPTS
-	default n
+	default y
 	depends on arm || armeb || powerpc
 	help
 	  If your target CPU does not have a Floating Point Unit (FPU) or a