diff --git a/packages/tools/installer/init.d/98_installer b/packages/tools/installer/init.d/98_installer
index 4761983037..ed5938412b 100644
--- a/packages/tools/installer/init.d/98_installer
+++ b/packages/tools/installer/init.d/98_installer
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 
 progress "starting Installer"
 
+chvt 1
 while true; do
  /usr/bin/installer
 done