diff --git a/packages/core/application/application.android.ts b/packages/core/application/application.android.ts
index b6a089ee5d..30e188fd2f 100644
--- a/packages/core/application/application.android.ts
+++ b/packages/core/application/application.android.ts
@@ -723,6 +723,10 @@ let touchExplorationStateChangeListener: android.view.accessibility.Accessibilit
 let sharedA11YObservable: AndroidSharedA11YObservable;
 
 function updateAccessibilityState(): void {
+	if (!sharedA11YObservable) {
+		return;
+	}
+	
 	const accessibilityManager = getAndroidAccessibilityManager();
 	if (!accessibilityManager) {
 		sharedA11YObservable.set(accessibilityStateEnabledPropName, false);