diff --git a/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/offline/DownloadService.java b/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/offline/DownloadService.java
index 51f7fa3765..0ee9a83260 100644
--- a/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/offline/DownloadService.java
+++ b/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/offline/DownloadService.java
@@ -1022,7 +1022,7 @@ public abstract class DownloadService extends Service {
         try {
           Intent intent = getIntent(context, serviceClass, DownloadService.ACTION_INIT);
           context.startService(intent);
-        } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
+        } catch (IllegalStateException e) {
           // The process is classed as idle by the platform. Starting a background service is not
           // allowed in this state.
           Log.w(TAG, "Failed to restart DownloadService (process is idle).");