diff --git a/qt/aqt/mediasync.py b/qt/aqt/mediasync.py
index 2ef984996..df9ae94bb 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/mediasync.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/mediasync.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class MediaSyncer:
         self._log_and_notify(tr(TR.SYNC_MEDIA_STARTING))
         self._syncing = True
         self._progress_timer = self.mw.progress.timer(
-            1000, self._on_progress, True, False
+            1000, self._on_progress, True, True
         )
         gui_hooks.media_sync_did_start_or_stop(True)