diff --git a/mastodon/src/main/java/org/joinmastodon/android/fragments/settings/SettingsAboutAppFragment.java b/mastodon/src/main/java/org/joinmastodon/android/fragments/settings/SettingsAboutAppFragment.java
index da89b6f716..509ef7cbd4 100644
--- a/mastodon/src/main/java/org/joinmastodon/android/fragments/settings/SettingsAboutAppFragment.java
+++ b/mastodon/src/main/java/org/joinmastodon/android/fragments/settings/SettingsAboutAppFragment.java
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState){
 	@Override
 	protected void onHidden(){
 		super.onHidden();
-		GlobalUserPreferences.enablePreReleases=enablePreReleasesItem.checked;
+		GlobalUserPreferences.enablePreReleases=enablePreReleasesItem!=null && enablePreReleasesItem.checked;
 		GlobalUserPreferences.save();
 		if(timelineCacheCleared) getActivity().recreate();
 	}