diff --git a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
index 1744f3d69..2fe1ab5ef 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('tabScanController', function(
     if(!scannerService.isInitialized()){
       scannerService.gentleInitialize();
     }
-    activate();
   });
 
   function activate(){