diff --git a/src/citra_qt/debugger/graphics_framebuffer.cpp b/src/citra_qt/debugger/graphics_framebuffer.cpp
index 61b61ef6d0..c055299a48 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/debugger/graphics_framebuffer.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/debugger/graphics_framebuffer.cpp
@@ -125,7 +125,8 @@ GraphicsFramebufferWidget::GraphicsFramebufferWidget(std::shared_ptr<Pica::Debug
     setWidget(main_widget);
 
     // Load current data - TODO: Make sure this works when emulation is not running
-    emit Update();
+    if (debug_context && debug_context->at_breakpoint)
+        emit Update();
     widget()->setEnabled(false); // TODO: Only enable if currently at breakpoint
 }