diff --git a/firmware/target/coldfire/iaudio/x5/button-x5.c b/firmware/target/coldfire/iaudio/x5/button-x5.c
index b44909a975..bfe793e438 100755
--- a/firmware/target/coldfire/iaudio/x5/button-x5.c
+++ b/firmware/target/coldfire/iaudio/x5/button-x5.c
@@ -56,9 +56,11 @@ int button_read_device(void)
     hold_button_old = hold_button;
     hold_button = button_hold();
 
+#ifndef BOOTLOADER
     /* give BL notice if HB state chaged */
     if (hold_button != hold_button_old)
         backlight_hold_changed(hold_button);
+#endif
 
     if (!hold_button)
     {