SI image keeps loading up on each launch

[srirambv]

Description

SI image keeps loading up on each launch

Steps to reproduce

1. Enable close tabs exit brave option from settings
2. Make sure the last tab which has SI image
3. Swipe close the last tab with SI via tab tray
4. Relaunch browser retains SI image on NTP

Actual result

SI.on.every.launch.mp4

Expected result

Should cycle through the images

Issue reproduces how often

Easy

Version/Channel Information:

• Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store version? NA
• Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store Beta version? NA
• Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store Nightly version? Yes

Device details

• Install type (ARM, x86): ARM
• Device type (Phone, Tablet, Phablet): Phone
• Android version: 11

Brave version

1.30.34 x64 Nightly

Website problems only

• Does the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Shields? NA
• Does the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Rewards?NA
• Is the issue reproducible on the latest version of Chrome? NA

Additional information

[srirambv]

Verification passed on Oppo Reno 5 with Android 11 running 1.29.74 x64 build

• Verified closing last tab with SI doesn't retain it after launch

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Verification passed on Samsung Tab A with Android 10 running 1.29.74 x64 build

• Verified closing last tab with SI doesn't retain it after launch