diff --git a/src/com/android/telecomm/CallAudioManager.java b/src/com/android/telecomm/CallAudioManager.java
index 0d58f86..26987ba 100644
--- a/src/com/android/telecomm/CallAudioManager.java
+++ b/src/com/android/telecomm/CallAudioManager.java
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@
             mRinger.stop();
         }
 
-        if (!needsFocus) {
+        if (!needsFocus && mHasAudioFocus) {
             setMode(AudioManager.MODE_NORMAL);
             releaseFocus();
         }