diff --git a/core/src/main/kotlin/me/rhunk/snapenhance/core/features/impl/experiments/EndToEndEncryption.kt b/core/src/main/kotlin/me/rhunk/snapenhance/core/features/impl/experiments/EndToEndEncryption.kt
index d6dc05b1..1d4d1b45 100644
--- a/core/src/main/kotlin/me/rhunk/snapenhance/core/features/impl/experiments/EndToEndEncryption.kt
+++ b/core/src/main/kotlin/me/rhunk/snapenhance/core/features/impl/experiments/EndToEndEncryption.kt
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ import me.rhunk.snapenhance.core.util.EvictingMap
 import me.rhunk.snapenhance.core.util.ktx.getObjectField
 import me.rhunk.snapenhance.core.wrapper.impl.MessageContent
 import me.rhunk.snapenhance.core.wrapper.impl.SnapUUID
+import me.rhunk.snapenhance.nativelib.NativeLib
 import java.security.MessageDigest
 import kotlin.random.Random
 
@@ -393,6 +394,12 @@ class EndToEndEncryption : MessagingRuleFeature(
                 return@subscribe
             }
 
+            if (!NativeLib.initialized) {
+                context.longToast("Failed to send! Please enable Native Hooks in the settings.")
+                event.canceled = true
+                return@subscribe
+            }
+
             event.addInvokeLater {
                 if (messageContent.contentType == ContentType.SNAP) {
                     messageContent.contentType = ContentType.EXTERNAL_MEDIA