diff --git a/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml b/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
index fbb1da440..aa09778cd 100644
--- a/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
@@ -62,4 +62,5 @@
     <string name="default_dns_server_ipv4">194.242.2.2</string>
     <string name="default_dns_server_ipv6">[2a07:e340::2]</string>
     <bool name="default_custom_tab">true</bool>
+    <integer name="automatic_backup">86400</integer>
 </resources>
diff --git a/src/main/res/xml/preferences_backup.xml b/src/main/res/xml/preferences_backup.xml
index 1c50248e8..4c4043b27 100644
--- a/src/main/res/xml/preferences_backup.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/xml/preferences_backup.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
         android:summary="@string/pref_create_backup_warning" />
 
     <ListPreference
-        android:defaultValue="@integer/automatic_message_deletion"
+        android:defaultValue="@integer/automatic_backup"
         android:icon="@drawable/ic_calendar_month_24dp"
         android:key="recurring_backup"
         android:title="@string/pref_backup_recurring" />