diff --git a/cmds/bootanimation/bootanim.rc b/cmds/bootanimation/bootanim.rc
index 469c9646a4aa8..9f4f314a4324d 100644
--- a/cmds/bootanimation/bootanim.rc
+++ b/cmds/bootanimation/bootanim.rc
@@ -4,4 +4,5 @@ service bootanim /system/bin/bootanimation
     group graphics audio
     disabled
     oneshot
+    ioprio rt 0
     writepid /dev/stune/top-app/tasks