diff --git a/services/core/java/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.java b/services/core/java/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.java
index 0602f3e72031c..08fe2dc9ba992 100644
--- a/services/core/java/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.java
+++ b/services/core/java/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.java
@@ -2055,8 +2055,6 @@ public class PackageManagerService extends IPackageManager.Stub
                 }
             }
 
-            mPrepareAppDataFuture = mAppDataHelper.fixAppsDataOnBoot();
-
             // If this is first boot after an OTA, and a normal boot, then
             // we need to clear code cache directories.
             // Note that we do *not* clear the application profiles. These remain valid
@@ -2077,6 +2075,9 @@ public class PackageManagerService extends IPackageManager.Stub
                 ver.fingerprint = PackagePartitions.FINGERPRINT;
             }
 
+            // Defer the app data fixup until we are done with app data clearing above.
+            mPrepareAppDataFuture = mAppDataHelper.fixAppsDataOnBoot();
+
             // Legacy existing (installed before Q) non-system apps to hide
             // their icons in launcher.
             if (!mOnlyCore && mIsPreQUpgrade) {