diff --git a/anki/sync.py b/anki/sync.py
index be6aedb5a..c1e186e0f 100644
--- a/anki/sync.py
+++ b/anki/sync.py
@@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ from notes where %s""" % d)
             if not l or r['mod'] > l['mod']:
                 self.col.decks.update(r)
         for r in rchg[1]:
-            l = self.col.decks.confForDid(r['id'])
+            l = self.col.decks.getConf(r['id'])
             # if missing locally or server is newer, update
             if not l or r['mod'] > l['mod']:
                 self.col.decks.updateConf(r)