diff --git a/internal_filesystem/builtin/apps/com.example.appstore/assets/appstore.py b/internal_filesystem/builtin/apps/com.example.appstore/assets/appstore.py
index 92bc7aa2..e5c726e6 100644
--- a/internal_filesystem/builtin/apps/com.example.appstore/assets/appstore.py
+++ b/internal_filesystem/builtin/apps/com.example.appstore/assets/appstore.py
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import urequests
 import gc
 import os
 import time
+import _thread
 
 mainscreen = lv.screen_active()