diff --git a/firmware/target/arm/sandisk/sansa-e200/backlight-e200.c b/firmware/target/arm/sandisk/sansa-e200/backlight-e200.c
index 5eaec03f24..df98e8c880 100644
--- a/firmware/target/arm/sandisk/sansa-e200/backlight-e200.c
+++ b/firmware/target/arm/sandisk/sansa-e200/backlight-e200.c
@@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ static bool backlight_is_on = false;
 
 int __backlight_is_on(void)
 {
+#ifdef BOOTLOADER
+    return (int)true;
+#else
     return (int)backlight_is_on;
+#endif
 }
 
 void __backlight_set_brightness(int brightness)