diff --git a/fs_mgr/fs_mgr_remount.cpp b/fs_mgr/fs_mgr_remount.cpp
index 5fddf86..5a9f391 100644
--- a/fs_mgr/fs_mgr_remount.cpp
+++ b/fs_mgr/fs_mgr_remount.cpp
@@ -175,6 +175,8 @@
     }
     if (checkpointing) {
         LOG(ERROR) << "Cannot use remount when a checkpoint is in progress.";
+        LOG(ERROR) << "To force end checkpointing, call 'vdc checkpoint commitChanges'";
+        LOG(ERROR) << "Warning: this can lead to data corruption if rolled back.";
         return false;
     }
     return true;