diff --git a/selfdrive/ui/layouts/settings/starpilot/aethergrid.py b/selfdrive/ui/layouts/settings/starpilot/aethergrid.py
index 5253eb760..7f45aa6d7 100644
--- a/selfdrive/ui/layouts/settings/starpilot/aethergrid.py
+++ b/selfdrive/ui/layouts/settings/starpilot/aethergrid.py
@@ -3832,7 +3832,7 @@ class HubTile(AetherTile):
     gap = SPACING.line_gap
 
     title_size = max(20, int(round(24 * text_scale)))
-    desc_to_render = status_text if status_text else fallback_desc
+    desc_to_render = status_text
     desc_size = max(17, int(round(18 * text_scale))) if desc_to_render else 0
 
     icon_h = 0.0