diff --git a/services/surfaceflinger/SurfaceFlinger.cpp b/services/surfaceflinger/SurfaceFlinger.cpp
index e2bd19f..5a0f706 100644
--- a/services/surfaceflinger/SurfaceFlinger.cpp
+++ b/services/surfaceflinger/SurfaceFlinger.cpp
@@ -509,6 +509,8 @@
     // set initial conditions (e.g. unblank default device)
     initializeDisplays();
 
+    mRenderEngine->primeCache();
+
     // start boot animation
     startBootAnim();