diff --git a/detox/e2e/test/setup.ts b/detox/e2e/test/setup.ts
index 45d01cbfc9..5e961cd61a 100644
--- a/detox/e2e/test/setup.ts
+++ b/detox/e2e/test/setup.ts
@@ -21,5 +21,4 @@ beforeAll(async () => {
             photos: 'YES',
         },
     });
-    await device.reloadReactNative();
 });