diff --git a/python/.changelog.d/2904.fixed b/python/.changelog.d/2904.fixed
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..67b7f4be5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/python/.changelog.d/2904.fixed
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Removed attempt to initialize the device after wipe in bootloader mode
diff --git a/python/src/trezorlib/device.py b/python/src/trezorlib/device.py
index 79c75eff8..bad8d5b75 100644
--- a/python/src/trezorlib/device.py
+++ b/python/src/trezorlib/device.py
@@ -101,7 +101,8 @@ def sd_protect(
 @session
 def wipe(client: "TrezorClient") -> "MessageType":
     ret = client.call(messages.WipeDevice())
-    client.init_device()
+    if not client.features.bootloader_mode:
+        client.init_device()
     return ret