diff --git a/widget/app_launcher/init.lua b/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
index 62d688d..5b72c5e 100644
--- a/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
+++ b/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
@@ -599,7 +599,9 @@ end
 -- Sets favorites
 function app_launcher:set_favorites(favorites)
     self.favorites = favorites
-    generate_apps(self)
+    sort_apps(self)
+    -- Refresh the app list
+    search(self, self._private.text)
 end
 
 --- Scrolls up