diff --git a/arch/arm/boot/dts/hi3518ev20x-demb.dts b/arch/arm/boot/dts/hi3518ev20x-demb.dts
index 5905b9cb39..24f71f5655 100644
--- a/arch/arm/boot/dts/hi3518ev20x-demb.dts
+++ b/arch/arm/boot/dts/hi3518ev20x-demb.dts
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 };
 
 &uart1 {
-	status = "disabled";
+	status = "okay";
 };
 
 &dual_timer0 {