diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
index 4a3d94a3b1..c954235c13 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
@@ -371,11 +371,13 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
 
     @Override
     public void update(){
+        //TODO find out why this happens on Android
+        if(assets == null) return;
+
         saves.update();
+
         //update and load any requested assets
-        if(assets != null){
-            assets.update();
-        }
+        assets.update();
 
         input.updateController();