diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/netguard/ActivityMain.java b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/netguard/ActivityMain.java
index 15bb9342..634550a8 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/netguard/ActivityMain.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/netguard/ActivityMain.java
@@ -259,8 +259,13 @@ public class ActivityMain extends AppCompatActivity implements SharedPreferences
                     ServiceSinkhole.stop("switch off", ActivityMain.this, false);
             }
         });
-        if (enabled)
+        if (enabled) {
+            Intent prepare = VpnService.prepare(ActivityMain.this);
+            if (prepare == null)
+                ServiceSinkhole.start("ui", this);
+
             checkDoze();
+        }
 
         // Network is metered
         ivMetered.setOnLongClickListener(new View.OnLongClickListener() {