diff --git a/native/avatars/avatar-hooks.js b/native/avatars/avatar-hooks.js
--- a/native/avatars/avatar-hooks.js
+++ b/native/avatars/avatar-hooks.js
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@
       return;
     }
 
-    if (uploadedMedia) {
+    if (!uploadedMedia) {
       Alert.alert(
         'Media upload failed',
         'Unable to upload selected media. Please try again.',