diff --git a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotx/features/crypto/keysbackup/restore/KeysBackupRestoreFromPassphraseViewModel.kt b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotx/features/crypto/keysbackup/restore/KeysBackupRestoreFromPassphraseViewModel.kt
index 46e8d5fa18..9c9c12b824 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotx/features/crypto/keysbackup/restore/KeysBackupRestoreFromPassphraseViewModel.kt
+++ b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/riotx/features/crypto/keysbackup/restore/KeysBackupRestoreFromPassphraseViewModel.kt
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ class KeysBackupRestoreFromPassphraseViewModel @Inject constructor(
             try {
                 sharedViewModel.recoverUsingBackupPass(passphrase.value!!)
             } catch (failure: Throwable) {
-                passphraseErrorText.value = stringProvider.getString(R.string.keys_backup_passphrase_error_decrypt)
+                passphraseErrorText.postValue(stringProvider.getString(R.string.keys_backup_passphrase_error_decrypt))
             }
         }
     }