The problem then is in 'desktopfolder', also tracking in https://github.com/spheras/desktopfolder/issues/312
If you don't need 'desktopfolder' then please uninstall it: sudo apt purge desktopfolder ** Bug watch added: github.com/spheras/desktopfolder/issues #312 https://github.com/spheras/desktopfolder/issues/312 ** Package changed: gnome-shell (Ubuntu) => desktopfolder (Ubuntu) ** Also affects: desktopfolder via https://github.com/spheras/desktopfolder/issues/312 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown ** Changed in: desktopfolder (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-shell in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1970141 Title: [focal] Desktop is mostly covered by a black rectangle To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/desktopfolder/+bug/1970141/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs