diff --git a/src/js/controller/navigation.js b/src/js/controller/navigation.js
index 44510f1..bc1729d 100644
--- a/src/js/controller/navigation.js
+++ b/src/js/controller/navigation.js
@@ -71,9 +71,8 @@ define(function(require) {
             }
 
             // select inbox if not yet selected
-            if (!$scope.state.nav.currentFolder) {
-                $scope.openFolder($scope.account.folders[0]);
-            }
+            $scope.openFolder($scope.account.folders[0]);
+            $scope.$apply();
         });
 
         //