diff --git a/src/org/fdroid/fdroid/FDroidApp.java b/src/org/fdroid/fdroid/FDroidApp.java
index a39244889..3e8570d0b 100644
--- a/src/org/fdroid/fdroid/FDroidApp.java
+++ b/src/org/fdroid/fdroid/FDroidApp.java
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ public class FDroidApp extends Application {
                 .bitmapConfig(Bitmap.Config.RGB_565)
                 .imageScaleType(ImageScaleType.NONE)
                 .build();
-            threads = 1;
+            threads = 2;
         }
         // Parameters for 2.3 and above
         else {