diff --git a/adb_install.cpp b/adb_install.cpp
index 6d6dbb1..ed15938 100644
--- a/adb_install.cpp
+++ b/adb_install.cpp
@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@
 
 int
 apply_from_adb(RecoveryUI* ui_, bool* wipe_cache, const char* install_file) {
+    modified_flash = true;
+
     ui = ui_;
 
     stop_adbd();