diff --git a/python/src/trezorlib/client.py b/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
index f6aafce176..051f162e9a 100644
--- a/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
+++ b/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
@@ -120,8 +120,7 @@ class TrezorClient:
                 self,
                 derive_cardano=derive_cardano,
             )
-            if self.features.passphrase_protection:
-                derive_seed(session, passphrase)
+            derive_seed(session, passphrase)
 
             return session
         raise NotImplementedError
diff --git a/tests/device_tests/test_protection_levels.py b/tests/device_tests/test_protection_levels.py
index 3e66d639a5..2473f1e4e2 100644
--- a/tests/device_tests/test_protection_levels.py
+++ b/tests/device_tests/test_protection_levels.py
@@ -475,6 +475,7 @@ def test_unlocked(client: Client):
             [
                 (v1, messages.Features),
                 _pin_request(client),
+                (v1, messages.Address),
                 messages.Address,
             ]
         )