diff --git a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
index 14f30be9..220df197 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ sub run {
         mouse_set 10, 10;
         mouse_hide;
     }
+    # wait out a possible animation
+    wait_still_screen 5;
     assert_and_click 'desktop_package_tool_update';
     # wait for things to settle if e.g. GNOME is refreshing
     wait_still_screen 5, 90;