diff --git a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/App.java b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/App.java
index ead99bc7..4b15906d 100755
--- a/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/App.java
+++ b/framework/src/org/apache/cordova/App.java
@@ -190,7 +190,11 @@ public class App extends CordovaPlugin {
      * Clear page history for the app.
      */
     public void clearHistory() {
-        this.webView.clearHistory();
+        cordova.getActivity().runOnUiThread(new Runnable() {
+            public void run() {
+                webView.clearHistory();
+            }
+        });
     }
 
     /**