backdrop animation does not work if $rootElement is html tag

[ilovett]

CodePen (or steps to reproduce the issue): *

ng-app is defined on the body, backdrop animation is working
https://embed.plnkr.co/AsA8ydhifyVl9kfGZceo/

ng-app is deifned on html, backdrop animation NOT working
https://embed.plnkr.co/PLhfbWJUyvVpijfx5rlp/

I had originally opened this up thinking it was an issue with angular ngAnimate over here

Angular Versions: *

• Angular Version: 1.5.11, 1.6.1
• Angular Material Version: 1.1.1, 1.1.3

[ThomasBurleson]

This issue is closed as it falls in the 'will not support' category for one or more of the following reasons:

• Issue has a reasonable workaround
• Issue doesn't have a demo or reproducible case available
• Issue is real, but fixing it is risky for users who depend on existing behavior
• Issue is real, but only affects a very small use case
• Issue is real, but would require significant work to fix, and is less urgent than other needs.

Pull Requests to resolve this issue are encouraged! Note, however, that Pull Requests with large changes or large scope impacts will probably be rejected [due to stability risks to existing users].

[maxprin]

Hi there, I'm having this issue and while not a huge deal, it's a bit annoying :)
Is there a workaround? I need ng-app in the html tag.
Thanks in advance!

[Splaktar]

@maxprin please open a new issue with a CodePen reproduction.