It was suggested that I try adding the canonical-x staging PPA to check a fix, but it seems the issue is still present. after update/upgrade the system still attempts to keep back mesa packages. I've attached a full list of the offered upgradeable packages to my comment.
Thanks, -David ** Attachment added: "update-upgrade-output.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mesa/+bug/2098084/+attachment/5856896/+files/update-upgrade-output.txt -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to mesa in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2098084 Title: Add a more strict dependency between DRI drivers and libgbm Status in mesa package in Ubuntu: New Status in mesa source package in Noble: New Status in mesa source package in Oracular: New Bug description: [Impact] In some cases upgrade to a newer mesa can leave libgbm1 behind, which then could result in issues like the login screen showing a crash screen instead. libgl1-mesa-dri and libgbm1 should always have matching versions installed, just like libegl-mesa0 and libgbm1 currently have. [Test case] WIP [Where things could go wrong] This just adds a necessary safe-guard for upgrades, so hard to think where it might cause issues. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mesa/+bug/2098084/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp