diff --git a/briar-android/src/main/java/org/briarproject/briar/android/hotspot/HotspotManager.java b/briar-android/src/main/java/org/briarproject/briar/android/hotspot/HotspotManager.java
index e13e4bf23..aa6f67a9b 100644
--- a/briar-android/src/main/java/org/briarproject/briar/android/hotspot/HotspotManager.java
+++ b/briar-android/src/main/java/org/briarproject/briar/android/hotspot/HotspotManager.java
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ class HotspotManager implements ActionListener {
 			if (valid || attempt >= MAX_GROUP_INFO_ATTEMPTS) {
 				onHotspotStarted(group);
 			} else {
-				retryRequestingGroupInfo(attempt + 1);
+				retryRequestingGroupInfo(attempt);
 			}
 		};
 		try {