diff --git a/programs/sxmo_screenlock.c b/programs/sxmo_screenlock.c
index 5153891..0e78193 100644
--- a/programs/sxmo_screenlock.c
+++ b/programs/sxmo_screenlock.c
@@ -407,13 +407,11 @@ syncstate()
 			//---- program blocks here due to sleep ----- //
 			// Just woke up again
 			fprintf(stderr, "Screenlock woke up\n");
-			fprintf(stderr, "Resetting usb connection to the modem\n");
-			writefile("/sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind", "3-1");
-			writefile("/sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/bind", "3-1");
 			fprintf(stderr, "Lower scan interval for quicker reconnection to wireless network\n");
 			writefile("/sys/module/8723cs/parameters/rtw_scan_interval_thr", "1200"); //ms
 			//^-- this will be undone again by a networkmanager hook after connection has been established
 			//    or by a delayed script if no connection can be established after a while (to conserve battery)
+			fprintf(stderr, "Woke up\n");
 			if (waketime > 0) {
 				rtcresult = checkrtcwake();
 			} else {