diff --git a/services/java/com/android/server/LocationManagerService.java b/services/java/com/android/server/LocationManagerService.java
index 705ddb3b7acd2..412dcf8c6d159 100644
--- a/services/java/com/android/server/LocationManagerService.java
+++ b/services/java/com/android/server/LocationManagerService.java
@@ -836,8 +836,8 @@ public class LocationManagerService extends ILocationManager.Stub
                         } catch (PendingIntent.CanceledException e) {
                             if (deadReceivers == null) {
                                 deadReceivers = new ArrayList<Receiver>();
-                                deadReceivers.add(receiver);
                             }
+                            deadReceivers.add(receiver);
                         }
                     }
                 } catch (RemoteException e) {