diff --git a/src/imex/transfer.rs b/src/imex/transfer.rs
index 4f9b12591..d280dd8f8 100644
--- a/src/imex/transfer.rs
+++ b/src/imex/transfer.rs
@@ -353,6 +353,9 @@ pub async fn get_backup(context: &Context, qr: Qr) -> Result<()> {
                     Err(format_err!("Backup reception cancelled"))
                 })
                 .await;
+            if res.is_err() {
+                context.emit_event(EventType::ImexProgress(0));
+            }
             context.free_ongoing().await;
             res?;
         }