diff --git a/image_builder/scripts/software_install.sh b/image_builder/scripts/software_install.sh
index b7cf7ba3..baafa3ce 100755
--- a/image_builder/scripts/software_install.sh
+++ b/image_builder/scripts/software_install.sh
@@ -69,10 +69,4 @@ echo "set mouse-=a
 syntax on
 " > /home/pi/.vimrc
 
-# disable some auto-updating
-sudo systemctl disable apt-daily.service
-sudo systemctl disable apt-daily.timer
-sudo systemctl disable apt-daily-upgrade.timer
-sudo systemctl disable apt-daily-upgrade.service
-
 echo -e "\033[0;31m\033[1m$(date) | End of network installation\033[0m\033[0m"