diff --git a/firmware/export/config.h b/firmware/export/config.h
index 367c392a7c..594b4f6e6f 100644
--- a/firmware/export/config.h
+++ b/firmware/export/config.h
@@ -559,11 +559,16 @@ Lyre prototype 1 */
 #endif
 
 /* deactivate fading in bootloader */
-#if defined(BOOTLOADER)
+#ifdef BOOTLOADER
 #undef CONFIG_BACKLIGHT_FADING
 #define CONFIG_BACKLIGHT_FADING BACKLIGHT_NO_FADING
 #endif
 
+#ifdef SIMULATOR
+#undef CONFIG_BACKLIGHT_FADING
+#define CONFIG_BACKLIGHT_FADING BACKLIGHT_FADING_SW_SETTING
+#endif
+
 /* determine which setting/manual text to use */
 #if (CONFIG_BACKLIGHT_FADING == BACKLIGHT_FADING_PWM)