diff --git a/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua b/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
index b1d88da5c..1590e28a3 100644
--- a/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
+++ b/frontend/apps/reader/modules/readerfooter.lua
@@ -2495,7 +2495,7 @@ end
 
 function ReaderFooter:onNetworkDisconnected()
     if self.settings.wifi_status then
-        self:maybeUpdateFooter()
+        self:onUpdateFooter(self.view.footer_visible)
     end
 end