diff --git a/internal_filesystem/main.py b/internal_filesystem/main.py
index 32c7ed95..0b75f815 100644
--- a/internal_filesystem/main.py
+++ b/internal_filesystem/main.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ def close_drawer(to_launcher=False):
     if drawer_open:
         drawer_open=False
         drawer.add_flag(lv.obj.FLAG.HIDDEN)
-        if not to_launcher:
+        if not to_launcher and not is_launcher(foreground_app_name):
             close_bar()
 
 def open_bar():
@@ -270,6 +270,10 @@ import traceback
 import uio
 import time
 
+def is_launcher(app_name):
+    # Simple check, could be more elaborate by checking the MANIFEST.MF for the app...
+    return "launcher" in app_name
+
 def parse_manifest(manifest_path):
     name = "Unknown"
     start_script = "assets/start.py"