diff --git a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
index 2791091e..e436b68a 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
@@ -67,6 +67,9 @@ sub run {
         # logged in (but don't fail if it doesn't as we're not testing
         # that)
         if (check_screen 'gnome_reboot_confirm', 15) {
+            # on F27+, default is Cancel, earlier, default is Restart
+            my $version = lc(get_var("VERSION"));
+            send_key 'tab' if ($version eq 'rawhide' || $version > 26);
             send_key 'ret';
         }
         boot_to_login_screen;