diff --git a/src/com/android/settings/TetherService.java b/src/com/android/settings/TetherService.java
index 9111332d8b4..b6effadd126 100644
--- a/src/com/android/settings/TetherService.java
+++ b/src/com/android/settings/TetherService.java
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ public class TetherService extends Service {
         }
         // We want to be started if we are killed accidently, so that we can be sure we finish
         // the check.
-        return START_STICKY;
+        return START_REDELIVER_INTENT;
     }
 
     @Override