diff --git a/anki/sync.py b/anki/sync.py
index eb48fd591..4569e96e6 100644
--- a/anki/sync.py
+++ b/anki/sync.py
@@ -757,6 +757,7 @@ class MediaSyncer(object):
             # if the sanity check failed, force a resync
             self.col.media.forceResync()
             return "sanityCheckFailed"
+        return "success"
 
     def removed(self):
         return self.col.media.removed()