diff --git a/src/org/kde/kdeconnect/Plugins/SharePlugin/NotificationUpdateCallback.java b/src/org/kde/kdeconnect/Plugins/SharePlugin/NotificationUpdateCallback.java
index fb5adb76..c05270b2 100644
--- a/src/org/kde/kdeconnect/Plugins/SharePlugin/NotificationUpdateCallback.java
+++ b/src/org/kde/kdeconnect/Plugins/SharePlugin/NotificationUpdateCallback.java
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ class NotificationUpdateCallback extends Device.SendPacketStatusCallback {
         builder = new NotificationCompat.Builder(context, NotificationHelper.Channels.FILETRANSFER)
                 .setSmallIcon(android.R.drawable.stat_sys_upload)
                 .setAutoCancel(true)
+                .setOngoing(true)
                 .setProgress(100, 0, false)
                 .setContentTitle(title)
                 .setTicker(title);