diff --git a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/SystemBarPlugin.java b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/SystemBarPlugin.java
index c03721f02..ebcc87dae 100644
--- a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/SystemBarPlugin.java
+++ b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/SystemBarPlugin.java
@@ -80,10 +80,6 @@ public Object onMessage(String id, Object data) {
 
     @Override
     public boolean execute(String action, JSONArray args, CallbackContext callbackContext) throws JSONException {
-        if(canEdgeToEdge) {
-            return false;
-        }
-
         if ("setStatusBarVisible".equals(action)) {
             boolean visible = args.getBoolean(0);
             cordova.getActivity().runOnUiThread(() -> setStatusBarVisible(visible));