diff --git a/apps/expo/src/app/_layout.tsx b/apps/expo/src/app/_layout.tsx
index 3238d56..623f4b3 100644
--- a/apps/expo/src/app/_layout.tsx
+++ b/apps/expo/src/app/_layout.tsx
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ export {
 
 export const unstable_settings = {
   // Ensure that reloading on `/modal` keeps a back button present.
-  initialRouteName: "(tabs)/index",
+  initialRouteName: "(tabs)",
 };
 
 // Prevent the splash screen from auto-hiding before asset loading is complete.