diff --git a/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/RecentsAnimationController.java b/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/RecentsAnimationController.java
index b2979730de..fefef2f45e 100644
--- a/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/RecentsAnimationController.java
+++ b/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/RecentsAnimationController.java
@@ -220,7 +220,6 @@ public class RecentsAnimationController {
      */
     public void enableInputConsumer() {
         UI_HELPER_EXECUTOR.submit(() -> {
-            mController.hideCurrentInputMethod();
             mController.setInputConsumerEnabled(true);
         });
     }