diff --git a/yomi_base/update.py b/yomi_base/update.py
index ae73a81..05856ee 100644
--- a/yomi_base/update.py
+++ b/yomi_base/update.py
@@ -38,4 +38,4 @@ class UpdateFinder(QtCore.QThread):
         except:
             pass
         finally:
-            self.updateResult.emit(latest)
+            self.updateResult.emit(latest or constants['version'])