diff --git a/agents.md b/agents.md
index ff2d7d76a86..bd058e68114 100644
--- a/agents.md
+++ b/agents.md
@@ -194,4 +194,4 @@ After you make a change, here's the flow you should follow:
 ## Updating this Guide
 
 If new patterns or conventions are discovered, update this guide to ensure it remains a useful
-resource.
\ No newline at end of file
+resource.
diff --git a/firebase-common/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/FirebaseApp.java b/firebase-common/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/FirebaseApp.java
index 75063296f19..9b3f8da3b5f 100644
--- a/firebase-common/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/FirebaseApp.java
+++ b/firebase-common/src/main/java/com/google/firebase/FirebaseApp.java
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@
 import com.google.android.gms.common.api.internal.BackgroundDetector;
 import com.google.android.gms.common.internal.Objects;
 import com.google.android.gms.common.internal.Preconditions;
-import com.google.android.gms.common.util.PlatformVersion;
 import com.google.android.gms.common.util.ProcessUtils;
 import com.google.firebase.components.Component;
 import com.google.firebase.components.ComponentDiscovery;
@@ -689,8 +688,7 @@ private static class GlobalBackgroundStateListener
         new AtomicReference<>();
 
     private static void ensureBackgroundStateListenerRegistered(Context context) {
-      if (!(PlatformVersion.isAtLeastIceCreamSandwich()
-          && context.getApplicationContext() instanceof Application)) {
+      if (!(context.getApplicationContext() instanceof Application)) {
         return;
       }
       Application application = (Application) context.getApplicationContext();