diff --git a/frontend/apps/filemanager/fm.lua b/frontend/apps/filemanager/fm.lua
index 4396f2c00..2c79a9b72 100644
--- a/frontend/apps/filemanager/fm.lua
+++ b/frontend/apps/filemanager/fm.lua
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ function FileManager:init()
 
 	local file_chooser = FileChooser:new{
 		-- remeber to adjust the height when new item is added to the group
+		path = self.root_path,
 		height = Screen:getHeight() - self.banner:getSize().h,
 		is_popout = false,
 		is_borderless = true,