diff --git a/app/assets/javascripts/UIModels/Application.ts b/app/assets/javascripts/UIModels/Application.ts
index 33d24c6cb..76d746fd5 100644
--- a/app/assets/javascripts/UIModels/Application.ts
+++ b/app/assets/javascripts/UIModels/Application.ts
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export class WebApplication extends SNApplication {
       defaultHost: defaultSyncServerHost,
       appVersion: deviceInterface.appVersion,
       webSocketUrl: webSocketUrl,
-      supportsFileNavigation: window.enabledUnfinishedFeatures,
+      supportsFileNavigation: window.enabledUnfinishedFeatures || false,
     })
 
     makeObservable(this, {