diff --git a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/research/ResearchLogger.java b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/research/ResearchLogger.java
index c4d53e10a..096f03202 100644
--- a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/research/ResearchLogger.java
+++ b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/research/ResearchLogger.java
@@ -614,7 +614,6 @@ public class ResearchLogger implements SharedPreferences.OnSharedPreferenceChang
     }
 
     private void startRecordingInternal() {
-        commitCurrentLogUnit();
         if (mUserRecordingLog != null) {
             mUserRecordingLog.abort();
         }