diff --git a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/session/sync/job/SyncService.kt b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/session/sync/job/SyncService.kt
index 9480cc73f1..c17b31b910 100644
--- a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/session/sync/job/SyncService.kt
+++ b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/session/sync/job/SyncService.kt
@@ -105,9 +105,8 @@ abstract class SyncService : Service() {
                 }
             }
         }
-
-        // It's ok to be not sticky because we will explicitly start it again on the next alarm?
-        return START_NOT_STICKY
+        // Attempt to continue scheduling syncs after killed service is restarted
+        return START_REDELIVER_INTENT
     }
 
     override fun onDestroy() {