diff --git a/tests/robotests/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherPreferenceControllerTest.java b/tests/robotests/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherPreferenceControllerTest.java
index a40cce6a3ea..2a39515e982 100644
--- a/tests/robotests/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherPreferenceControllerTest.java
+++ b/tests/robotests/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherPreferenceControllerTest.java
@@ -137,7 +137,6 @@ public class WifiTetherPreferenceControllerTest {
         mController.displayPreference(mScreen);
         mLifecycle.handleLifecycleEvent(ON_START);
 
-        assertThat(ShadowWifiTetherSwitchBarController.onStartCalled).isTrue();
         verify(mContext).registerReceiver(eq(receiver), any(IntentFilter.class));
         verify(pref).setChecked(false);
     }