diff --git a/java/hiddenapi_modular.go b/java/hiddenapi_modular.go
index 51cd50169..1c6fbac72 100644
--- a/java/hiddenapi_modular.go
+++ b/java/hiddenapi_modular.go
@@ -1194,13 +1194,6 @@ func retrieveClassesJarsFromModule(module android.Module) android.Paths {
 // deferReportingMissingBootDexJar returns true if a missing boot dex jar should not be reported by
 // Soong but should instead only be reported in ninja if the file is actually built.
 func deferReportingMissingBootDexJar(ctx android.ModuleContext, module android.Module) bool {
-	// TODO(b/179354495): Remove this workaround when it is unnecessary.
-	// Prebuilt modules like framework-wifi do not yet provide dex implementation jars. So,
-	// create a fake one that will cause a build error only if it is used.
-	if ctx.Config().AlwaysUsePrebuiltSdks() {
-		return true
-	}
-
 	// Any missing dependency should be allowed.
 	if ctx.Config().AllowMissingDependencies() {
 		return true