diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/BiometricDeviceAuthentication.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/BiometricDeviceAuthentication.kt
index 856881592a..9c08c8fa0d 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/BiometricDeviceAuthentication.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/BiometricDeviceAuthentication.kt
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class BiometricDeviceAuthentication(
         Log.i(TAG, "Skipping show system biometric or device lock dialog unless forced")
       }
       true
-    } else if (force) {
+    } else if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 21) {
       if (force) {
         Log.i(TAG, "firing intent...")
         showConfirmDeviceCredentialIntent()