diff --git a/wlauto/workloads/antutu/__init__.py b/wlauto/workloads/antutu/__init__.py
index 86d67565..13cffa73 100644
--- a/wlauto/workloads/antutu/__init__.py
+++ b/wlauto/workloads/antutu/__init__.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import os
 from collections import defaultdict, OrderedDict
 
 from wlauto import AndroidUiAutoBenchmark, Parameter, File
+from wlauto.exceptions import DeviceError
 from wlauto.utils.android import ApkInfo
 
 
@@ -80,8 +81,12 @@ class Antutu(AndroidUiAutoBenchmark):
             info = ApkInfo(antutu_3d)
             if not context.device.is_installed(info.package):
                 self.device.install_apk(antutu_3d, timeout=120)
-            # Antutu doesnt seem to list this as one of its permissions, but it asks for it.
-            self.device.execute("pm grant com.antutu.ABenchMark android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION")
+            if self.device.get_sdk_version() >= 23:
+                # Antutu doesnt seem to list this as one of its permissions, but on some devices it asks for it.
+                try:
+                    self.device.execute("pm grant com.antutu.ABenchMark android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION")
+                except DeviceError:
+                    self.logger.debug("failed to grant ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, continuing")
         super(Antutu, self).setup(context)
 
     def update_result(self, context):