diff --git a/js/ext/angular/src/service/ionicPopup.js b/js/ext/angular/src/service/ionicPopup.js
index 21b25855b5..a708f71603 100644
--- a/js/ext/angular/src/service/ionicPopup.js
+++ b/js/ext/angular/src/service/ionicPopup.js
@@ -207,7 +207,9 @@ angular.module('ionic.service.popup', ['ionic.service.templateLoad'])
   // Remove the backdrop element
   var removeBackdrop = function() {
     backdropEl.remove();
-    $document[0].body.classList.remove('popup-open');
+    $timeout(function(){
+      $document[0].body.classList.remove('popup-open');
+    }, 300);
   };
 
   // Push the new popup onto the stack with the given data and scope.