diff --git a/bpf/loader/NetBpfLoad.cpp b/bpf/loader/NetBpfLoad.cpp
index 73869a74f8..238864798b 100644
--- a/bpf/loader/NetBpfLoad.cpp
+++ b/bpf/loader/NetBpfLoad.cpp
@@ -1634,8 +1634,7 @@ static int doLoad(char** argv, char * const envp[]) {
     // 25Q4 bumps the kernel requirement up to 5.10
     // see also: //system/netd/tests/kernel_test.cpp TestKernel510
     if (isAtLeast25Q4 && !isAtLeastKernelVersion(5, 10)) {
-        ALOGE("Android 25Q4 requires kernel 5.10.");
-        return 7;
+        ALOGW("Android 25Q4 requires kernel 5.10.");
     }
 
     // Technically already required by U, but only enforce on V+