diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/traccar/client/TrackingService.java b/app/src/main/java/org/traccar/client/TrackingService.java
index 81569cf..6b95143 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/traccar/client/TrackingService.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/traccar/client/TrackingService.java
@@ -15,9 +15,11 @@
  */
 package org.traccar.client;
 
+import android.annotation.TargetApi;
 import android.app.Service;
 import android.content.Context;
 import android.content.Intent;
+import android.os.Build;
 import android.os.IBinder;
 import android.os.PowerManager;
 import android.os.PowerManager.WakeLock;
@@ -45,6 +47,12 @@ public class TrackingService extends Service {
         return null;
     }
 
+    @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.ECLAIR)
+    @Override
+    public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
+        return START_STICKY;
+    }
+
     @Override
     public void onDestroy() {
         StatusActivity.addMessage(getString(R.string.status_service_destroy));