diff --git a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
index 2ddbf945..08f5c940 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ sub run {
     else {
         # this launches GNOME Software on GNOME, dunno for any other
         # desktop yet
+        sleep 3;
         menu_launch_type('update');
     }
     # GNOME Software has a welcome screen, get rid of it if it shows