diff --git a/apps/main.c b/apps/main.c
index e4d90bce61..a1ea75fdc3 100644
--- a/apps/main.c
+++ b/apps/main.c
@@ -311,8 +311,6 @@ static void init(void)
     cpu_boost(true);
 #endif
     
-    backlight_init();
-
     buffer_init();
 
     settings_reset();
@@ -359,6 +357,8 @@ static void init(void)
     m5636_init();
 #endif
 
+    backlight_init();
+
     button_init();
 
     powermgmt_init();