diff --git a/examples/platforms/nrf52840/misc.c b/examples/platforms/nrf52840/misc.c
index da3175fd8..90905d707 100644
--- a/examples/platforms/nrf52840/misc.c
+++ b/examples/platforms/nrf52840/misc.c
@@ -71,8 +71,6 @@ void otPlatReset(otInstance *aInstance)
 {
     (void)aInstance;
 
-    PlatformDeinit();
-
     NVIC_SystemReset();
 }