diff --git a/src/android/app/src/main/java/org/yuzu/yuzu_emu/fragments/EmulationFragment.kt b/src/android/app/src/main/java/org/yuzu/yuzu_emu/fragments/EmulationFragment.kt
index 05134cffb1..d92ca12e6d 100644
--- a/src/android/app/src/main/java/org/yuzu/yuzu_emu/fragments/EmulationFragment.kt
+++ b/src/android/app/src/main/java/org/yuzu/yuzu_emu/fragments/EmulationFragment.kt
@@ -1989,7 +1989,7 @@ class EmulationFragment : Fragment(), SurfaceHolder.Callback {
         handler.removeCallbacksAndMessages(null)
 
         handler.postDelayed({
-            if (isOverlayVisible) {
+            if (isOverlayVisible && isAdded && _binding != null) {
                 hideOverlay()
             }
         }, seconds * 1000L)