diff --git a/src/conversations/java/eu/siacs/conversations/ui/ImportBackupActivity.java b/src/conversations/java/eu/siacs/conversations/ui/ImportBackupActivity.java
index 90c214ab4..6e4815159 100644
--- a/src/conversations/java/eu/siacs/conversations/ui/ImportBackupActivity.java
+++ b/src/conversations/java/eu/siacs/conversations/ui/ImportBackupActivity.java
@@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ public class ImportBackupActivity extends ActionBarActivity implements ServiceCo
         } catch (final IOException | IllegalArgumentException e) {
             Log.d(Config.LOGTAG, "unable to open backup file " + uri, e);
             Snackbar.make(binding.coordinator, R.string.not_a_backup_file, Snackbar.LENGTH_LONG).show();
+        } catch (final SecurityException e) {
+            Snackbar.make(binding.coordinator, R.string.sharing_application_not_grant_permission, Snackbar.LENGTH_LONG).show();
         }
     }