diff --git a/fdroidserver/checkupdates.py b/fdroidserver/checkupdates.py
index d72257ad..17f38d45 100644
--- a/fdroidserver/checkupdates.py
+++ b/fdroidserver/checkupdates.py
@@ -222,7 +222,8 @@ def main():
         elif mode == 'RepoManifest':
             (version, vercode) = check_repomanifest(app, sdk_path)
         elif mode == 'Static':
-            pass
+            version = None
+            vercode = 'Checking disabled'
         elif mode == 'None':
             version = None
             vercode = 'Checking disabled'