diff --git a/core/java/android/text/DynamicLayout.java b/core/java/android/text/DynamicLayout.java
index 2f9852d6a8162..f82c9c4f06e8f 100644
--- a/core/java/android/text/DynamicLayout.java
+++ b/core/java/android/text/DynamicLayout.java
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ extends Layout
         }
 
         if (reflowed == null) {
-            reflowed = new StaticLayout(getText());
+            reflowed = new StaticLayout(null);
         } else {
             reflowed.prepare();
         }
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ extends Layout
 
     private int mTopPadding, mBottomPadding;
 
-    private static StaticLayout sStaticLayout = null;
+    private static StaticLayout sStaticLayout = new StaticLayout(null);
 
     private static final Object[] sLock = new Object[0];