diff --git a/services/core/java/com/android/server/fingerprint/FingerprintService.java b/services/core/java/com/android/server/fingerprint/FingerprintService.java
index c3f5d49615659..f34fff72018bc 100644
--- a/services/core/java/com/android/server/fingerprint/FingerprintService.java
+++ b/services/core/java/com/android/server/fingerprint/FingerprintService.java
@@ -576,12 +576,6 @@ public class FingerprintService extends SystemService implements IBinder.DeathRe
                 result |= true; // we have a valid fingerprint
                 mLockoutReset.run();
             }
-            // For fingerprint devices that support touch-to-wake, this will ensure the device
-            // wakes up and turns the screen on when fingerprint is authenticated.
-            if (authenticated) {
-                mPowerManager.wakeUp(SystemClock.uptimeMillis(),
-                        "android.server.fingerprint:AUTH");
-            }
             return result;
         }