diff --git a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
index d8cd83f6..5b1bc191 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
@@ -40,7 +40,8 @@ sub run {
     }
     assert_and_click 'desktop_package_tool_update';
     # sometimes, refreshing does not work when clicked too soon
-    sleep 20;
+    #sleep 20;
+    wait_still_screen 20;
     # if this is KDE and it had already noticed the notification, we
     # will already have the apply button at this point
     unless (check_screen 'desktop_package_tool_update_apply', 5) {