https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481916
Bug ID: 481916
Summary: during screen lock or at boot login screen - have to
move mouse to reveal logon box, can not just press a
key
Classification: Plasma
Product: kscreenlocker
Version: unspecified
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
When computer boots, and you are greeted with SDDM logon screen, waiting a
short while, then logon box hides.
When sitting at computer keyboard, one can not press a key like shift or
spacebar to reveal the logon box, one has to physically move the mouse. if for
some reason mouse does not work, one can not easily log in.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. boot computer, or lock kde plasma screen
2. at logon prompt, wait a few minutes, logon box dissappears.
3. try pressing keys on keyboard to reveal logon box, can not get logon box to
show, one has to move the mouse.
OBSERVED RESULT
logon box dissappears, press key on keyboard
EXPECTED RESULT
expected logon box to appear, so one can type password
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows:
macOS:
Linux/KDE Plasma: kde 5.2x
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: all versions
KDE Frameworks Version: all versions
Qt Version: i'm using debian 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This bug has been around for a very long time.
Affects both new users and veteran users.
And please do not DARE to close this as "not-a-bug".. Its definitely a bug that
affects user experience.
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