diff --git a/utils/nfc-mfultralight.c b/utils/nfc-mfultralight.c
index 82707a9..4b9f39d 100644
--- a/utils/nfc-mfultralight.c
+++ b/utils/nfc-mfultralight.c
@@ -271,8 +271,8 @@ write_card(bool write_otp, bool write_lock, bool write_uid)
   } else {
     if (!check_magic()) {
       printf("\nUnable to unlock card - are you sure the card is magic?\n");
-      return false;
       bFailure = false;
+      return false;
     }
   }