diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationItem.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationItem.java
index 8617df9baa..56da3eece4 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationItem.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationItem.java
@@ -166,9 +166,6 @@ public class ConversationItem extends LinearLayout {
   }
 
   public void unbind() {
-    if (mediaThumbnail != null) {
-      mediaThumbnail.clear();
-    }
   }
 
   public MessageRecord getMessageRecord() {