After reverting to the snapshot with which I was initially able to observe the problem, gnome-software now loads correctly (the loading screen is displayed for 4-5 seconds and then the home screen with the lists of categories and software).
** Changed in: gnome-software (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1811577 Title: gnome-software or ubuntu software does not load the software To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/1811577/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs