diff --git a/lib/services/sync_service.dart b/lib/services/sync_service.dart
index 61430df80..d73b9f6b4 100644
--- a/lib/services/sync_service.dart
+++ b/lib/services/sync_service.dart
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@ class SyncService {
           Bus.instance.fire(
               SyncStatusUpdate(SyncStatus.error, reason: "backup failed"));
         }
+        throw e;
       } finally {
         _isSyncInProgress = false;
       }