diff --git a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/upload/PendingUploadsFragment.kt b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/upload/PendingUploadsFragment.kt
index 4d79bc88e8..cec7f9b74d 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/upload/PendingUploadsFragment.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/upload/PendingUploadsFragment.kt
@@ -116,6 +116,7 @@ class PendingUploadsFragment :
 
     /**
      * Cancels a specific upload after getting a confirmation from the user using Dialog.
+     * And if the deleted upload is the last one, will set app off paused, allowing a fresh new start for future uploads.
      */
     override fun deleteUpload(contribution: Contribution?) {
         showAlertDialog(
@@ -132,6 +133,9 @@ class PendingUploadsFragment :
             String.format(Locale.getDefault(), requireActivity().getString(R.string.no)),
             {
                 ViewUtil.showShortToast(context, R.string.cancelling_upload)
+
+                if(contributionsList.size == 1)
+                {CommonsApplication.isPaused = false}
                 pendingUploadsPresenter.deleteUpload(
                     contribution,
                     this.requireContext().applicationContext,