diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md
index 007655d667..b72345260a 100644
--- a/FAQ.md
+++ b/FAQ.md
@@ -353,15 +353,15 @@ Yes, you can translate the texts of FairEmail in your own language [here](https:
 Registration is free.
 
 <a name="faq27"></a>
-**(27) Why are images shown without tapping 'Show images' ?**
+**(27) ~~Why are images shown without tapping 'Show images' ?~~**
 
-There are two types of images:
+~~There are two types of images:~~
 
-* Images embedded into a message
-* Images stored on a remote server
+* ~~Images embedded into a message~~
+* ~~Images stored on a remote server~~
 
-Embedded images, also visible as an attachment, are always shown, but images stored on a remote server need to be downloaded by tapping *Show images*.
-Note that downloading images from a remote server can be used to record you did see a message, which you likely don't want if the message is spam or malicious.
+~~Embedded images, also visible as an attachment, are always shown, but images stored on a remote server need to be downloaded by tapping *Show images*.~~
+~~Note that downloading images from a remote server can be used to record you did see a message, which you likely don't want if the message is spam or malicious.~~
 
 <a name="faq28"></a>
 **(28) How can I manage status bar notifications?**
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
index e508850dba..3c2e5fe802 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
@@ -726,29 +726,30 @@ public class AdapterMessage extends PagedListAdapter<TupleMessageEx, AdapterMess
                     float scale = context.getResources().getDisplayMetrics().density;
                     int px = (int) (48 * scale + 0.5f);
 
-                    if (source != null && source.startsWith("cid")) {
-                        String[] cids = source.split(":");
-                        if (cids.length > 1) {
-                            String cid = "<" + cids[1] + ">";
-                            EntityAttachment attachment = DB.getInstance(context).attachment().getAttachment(message.id, cid);
-                            if (attachment == null || !attachment.available) {
-                                Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
-                                d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
-                                return d;
-                            } else {
-                                File file = EntityAttachment.getFile(context, attachment.id);
-                                Drawable d = Drawable.createFromPath(file.getAbsolutePath());
-                                if (d == null) {
-                                    d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
+                    if (properties.showImages(message.id)) {
+                        // Embedded images
+                        if (source != null && source.startsWith("cid")) {
+                            String[] cids = source.split(":");
+                            if (cids.length > 1) {
+                                String cid = "<" + cids[1] + ">";
+                                EntityAttachment attachment = DB.getInstance(context).attachment().getAttachment(message.id, cid);
+                                if (attachment == null || !attachment.available) {
+                                    Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
                                     d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
-                                } else
-                                    d.setBounds(0, 0, d.getIntrinsicWidth(), d.getIntrinsicHeight());
-                                return d;
+                                    return d;
+                                } else {
+                                    File file = EntityAttachment.getFile(context, attachment.id);
+                                    Drawable d = Drawable.createFromPath(file.getAbsolutePath());
+                                    if (d == null) {
+                                        d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
+                                        d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
+                                    } else
+                                        d.setBounds(0, 0, d.getIntrinsicWidth(), d.getIntrinsicHeight());
+                                    return d;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
-                    }
 
-                    if (properties.showImages(message.id)) {
                         // Get cache folder
                         File dir = new File(context.getCacheDir(), "images");
                         dir.mkdir();