diff --git a/packages/sysutils/busybox/scripts/init b/packages/sysutils/busybox/scripts/init
index 160219cc9..612feb6ef 100755
--- a/packages/sysutils/busybox/scripts/init
+++ b/packages/sysutils/busybox/scripts/init
@@ -1192,7 +1192,7 @@ if [ -f "./platform_init" ]; then
 fi
 
 # clear screen and hide cursor
-clear
+clear >/dev/console
 hidecursor
 
 create_output_pipe