diff --git a/docs/CHANGELOG.md b/docs/CHANGELOG.md
index 8796b55cd..883171574 100644
--- a/docs/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/docs/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # Changelog
 
 ## v8.1.0 (In progress)
+- Fixed lv_deinit declaration when LV_USE_GPU_SDL is enabled
 - added sample lv_example_list_2.py
 - lv_obj_move_up(obj) and lv_obj_move_down(obj) added. (#2461)
 - feat(example) stacked area chart lv_example_chart_8 added.
diff --git a/src/core/lv_obj.h b/src/core/lv_obj.h
index 9dd80d2ef..4dba559ef 100644
--- a/src/core/lv_obj.h
+++ b/src/core/lv_obj.h
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ typedef struct _lv_obj_t {
  */
 void lv_init(void);
 
-#if LV_ENABLE_GC || !LV_MEM_CUSTOM
+#if LV_ENABLE_GC || !LV_MEM_CUSTOM || LV_USE_GPU_SDL
 
 /**
  * Deinit the 'lv' library