diff --git a/src/org/torproject/android/Orbot.java b/src/org/torproject/android/Orbot.java
index 106c20b7..f55474c6 100644
--- a/src/org/torproject/android/Orbot.java
+++ b/src/org/torproject/android/Orbot.java
@@ -985,6 +985,7 @@ public class Orbot extends ActionBarActivity implements TorConstants, OnLongClic
 			else
 			{
 				showAlert(getString(R.string.error),"Tor Service has not started yet. Please wait and try again.",false);
+				startService ();
 			}