diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/RecyclerViewFastScroller.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/RecyclerViewFastScroller.java
index f10f08bce6..91f0b368de 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/RecyclerViewFastScroller.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/RecyclerViewFastScroller.java
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ public class RecyclerViewFastScroller extends LinearLayout {
     super(context, attrs);
     setOrientation(HORIZONTAL);
     setClipChildren(false);
+    setScrollContainer(true);
     inflate(context, R.layout.recycler_view_fast_scroller, this);
     bubble = ViewUtil.findById(this, R.id.fastscroller_bubble);
     handle = ViewUtil.findById(this, R.id.fastscroller_handle);