diff --git a/media/libdatasource/MediaHTTP.cpp b/media/libdatasource/MediaHTTP.cpp
index 58c1ce8..b1f2140 100644
--- a/media/libdatasource/MediaHTTP.cpp
+++ b/media/libdatasource/MediaHTTP.cpp
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@
 
 String8 MediaHTTP::getUri() {
     if (mInitCheck != OK) {
-        return String8::empty();
+        return String8();
     }
 
     String8 uri;