diff --git a/core/emu.py b/core/emu.py
index 0cf88a6ca9..ac568e62b0 100755
--- a/core/emu.py
+++ b/core/emu.py
@@ -282,9 +282,11 @@ def cli(
             label = "Emulator"
 
         assert emulator.client is not None
-        trezorlib.device.wipe(emulator.client)
+        trezorlib.device.wipe(emulator.client.get_management_session())
+        emulator.client = emulator.client.get_new_client()
+
         trezorlib.debuglink.load_device(
-            emulator.client,
+            emulator.client.get_management_session(),
             mnemonics,
             pin=None,
             passphrase_protection=False,