diff --git a/rslib/src/i18n/sync.ftl b/rslib/src/i18n/sync.ftl
index e8b738268..61810a000 100644
--- a/rslib/src/i18n/sync.ftl
+++ b/rslib/src/i18n/sync.ftl
@@ -22,6 +22,6 @@ server-error = AnkiWeb encountered a problem. Please try again in a few minutes.
 client-too-old =
   Your Anki version is too old. Please update to the latest version to continue syncing.
 wrong-pass = AnkiWeb ID or password was incorrect; please try again.
-media-check-required = Please use the Check Media function, then sync again.
+media-check-required = A problem occurred while syncing media. Please use the Check Media function, then synchronize again to correct the issue.
 resync-required =
   Please sync again. If this message keeps appearing, please post on the support site.