diff --git a/services/core/java/com/android/server/input/InputManagerService.java b/services/core/java/com/android/server/input/InputManagerService.java
index 9f3ab885bf161..c7b80af27d794 100644
--- a/services/core/java/com/android/server/input/InputManagerService.java
+++ b/services/core/java/com/android/server/input/InputManagerService.java
@@ -493,8 +493,6 @@ public class InputManagerService extends IInputManager.Stub
 
         // Add ourselves to the Watchdog monitors.
         Watchdog.getInstance().addMonitor(this);
-
-        mSettingsObserver.registerAndUpdate();
     }
 
     // TODO(BT) Pass in parameter for bluetooth system
@@ -505,6 +503,8 @@ public class InputManagerService extends IInputManager.Stub
 
         mDisplayManagerInternal = LocalServices.getService(DisplayManagerInternal.class);
 
+        mSettingsObserver.registerAndUpdate();
+
         synchronized (mLidSwitchLock) {
             mSystemReady = true;