diff --git a/astrid/src/com/todoroo/astrid/service/UpgradeService.java b/astrid/src/com/todoroo/astrid/service/UpgradeService.java
index d35c8cdd6..8d088aa61 100644
--- a/astrid/src/com/todoroo/astrid/service/UpgradeService.java
+++ b/astrid/src/com/todoroo/astrid/service/UpgradeService.java
@@ -234,6 +234,11 @@ public final class UpgradeService {
                 finish();
             }
         }
+
+        @Override
+        public void onBackPressed() {
+            // Don't allow the back button to finish this activity
+        }
     }
 
     /**