diff --git a/core/java.mk b/core/java.mk
index d28c0c4..3f147ba 100644
--- a/core/java.mk
+++ b/core/java.mk
@@ -176,7 +176,9 @@
 
 #######################################
 # defines built_odex along with rule to install odex
+my_manifest_or_apk := $(full_android_manifest)
 include $(BUILD_SYSTEM)/dex_preopt_odex_install.mk
+my_manifest_or_apk :=
 #######################################
 
 # Make sure there's something to build.