diff --git a/samples/settings.gradle b/samples/settings.gradle
index 776a5d98095..af2363f660e 100644
--- a/samples/settings.gradle
+++ b/samples/settings.gradle
@@ -8,5 +8,8 @@ include ':socket'
 include ':tetris'
 include ':tensorflow'
 include ':concurrent'
-include ':androidNativeActivity'
+// Android native activity build requires Android SDK. 
+// So temporary switching off for now, as it breaks the build 
+// of other samples if SDK is not present.
+//include ':androidNativeActivity'
 includeBuild '../'