diff --git a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
index bfb8d5bef..4a654d91d 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
@@ -126,7 +126,6 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('tabScanController', function(
   $scope.attemptToReactivate = function(){
     scannerService.reinitialize(function(){
       $scope.reactivationCount++;
-      activate();
     });
   };