diff --git a/apps/misc.c b/apps/misc.c
index b8e69d09c6..dd73c98a69 100644
--- a/apps/misc.c
+++ b/apps/misc.c
@@ -555,7 +555,14 @@ static void hp_unplug_change(bool inserted)
             if ((audio_stat & AUDIO_STATUS_PLAY) &&
                     headphone_caused_pause &&
                     global_settings.unplug_mode > 1 )
-                unpause_action(true);
+            {
+                enum current_activity act = get_current_activity();
+                /* only do a skin refresh if in one of the below screens */
+                bool refresh = (act == ACTIVITY_FM ||
+                                act == ACTIVITY_WPS ||
+                                act == ACTIVITY_RECORDING);
+                unpause_action(refresh);
+            }
             headphone_caused_pause = false;
         } else {
             if ((audio_stat & AUDIO_STATUS_PLAY) &&